Impoundment

Martiny Lake

Mecosta County, Michigan

Martiny Lake, also called Martiny Flooding, is in the Martiny State Game Area in Mecosta County. It was formed in 1954 by Winchester Dam and is known for panfish.

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Surface area2,082 acres

Max depth40 ft

Shoreline14.65 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●●

Most numerous fish in the 2017 DNR survey

Yellow Perch●●●●○

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

Redear Sunfish●●●●○

Common in the survey

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●○○○

Fewer fish than other species

Boat launches

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

Martiny Flooding boat launchesRamp
The DNR report says 6 launches are listed around the flooding.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 Martiny Lake 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

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

Basins are shallow and linked by weeds, so use a small boat.
Target bluegill and redear sunfish around weed edges.
Largemouth must be 14 inches to keep.

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