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Loon Lake (Oakland County, 239 acres)

Oakland County, Michigan

Loon Lake is in Oakland County, about one mile west of Pontiac, Michigan. It is a deep lake with a state boat launch and a mixed fishery.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area239 acres
Max depth73 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • State boat launchRamp
    State-owned site with a concrete ramp and 15 parking spaces.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Loon Lake (Oakland County, 239 acres) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • The deepest water, about 73 feet, is in the western two-thirds of the lake.
  • Boat access to connected lakes makes the total water about 480 acres.
  • A 2010 survey found bluegill, rock bass and largemouth bass among the most common fish.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.