Long Lake (Kalamazoo County)
Long Lake is in Kalamazoo County, inside the city of Portage. It is a deep lake known for bluegill, crappie and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most numerous fish in DNR surveys.
Crappie
Black crappie were common in the 1997 survey.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
About 70 percent of pike netted in 1991 were legal size.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State access site (south end)RampState-owned site with parking for 24 vehicles with trailers.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 Long Lake (Kalamazoo County) 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 Long Lake (Kalamazoo County) ↗Local tips
- The lake reaches 57 feet in one basin, so look for fish near the edges of the drop-off.
- Bluegill and crappie are the easiest targets.
- The launch is at the south end, so plan your boat route from there.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.