Maple Lake
Maple Lake is a shallow reservoir on the South Branch of the Paw Paw River, at the village of Paw Paw in Van Buren County. It is heavily developed and is known for bluegill, bass and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Township boat launchRampCement ramp on the north shore off M-40. Room for 20 to 30 rigs.Directions ↗
- Dam and Maple IslePublicShore fishing and parking.Directions ↗
- Village fishing accessPublicPiers at the south end off Red Arrow Highway.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 Maple 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 Maple Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake tops out near 15 feet, so most fish are in shallow water.
- Piers at the south end give shore anglers a spot.
- Water is turbid, so use bright or noisy baits.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.