Magician Lake
Magician Lake is near Dowagiac in Cass County, with a small part in Van Buren County. It is known for bluegill, perch, bass, pike and stocked walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Stocked by the DNR.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Magician Lake state access siteRampNorth side of the lake. Hard-surfaced ramps and parking for about 10 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 Magician 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.
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- About 70 percent of the lake is under 20 feet deep.
- In midsummer, oxygen is low below about 18 feet, so fish above that.
- Parking is limited, so arrive early on summer weekends.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.