Lincoln Lake
Lincoln Lake is in northern Kent County. It is a deep lake known for bluegill, crappie, pike and the state record black crappie from 1947.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
High numbers, about 2.4 per acre in the 2023 survey, and fast growth.
Bluegill
Most fish run 4 to 6 inches.
Crappie
Plentiful but mostly small.
Largemouth Bass
About 61 percent of those caught were 14 inches or longer.
Walleye
Stocked. Growth is above the state average.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lincoln Lake DNR boat launchRampWest shore. Gravel ramp, one skid pier, parking for 16 vehicles with trailers, accessible pit toilet.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lincoln Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lincoln Lake ↗Local tips
- Much of the lake is over 30 feet deep, so look for fish on the shallower shelves in summer.
- Oxygen is low below about 17 feet in midsummer, so fish above that depth.
- Parking is limited to 16 trailers, so go early on summer weekends.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.