McLaren Lake
McLaren Lake is near Hesperia in Oceana County. It is a deep lake with a mix of panfish, bass, pike and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Black crappie are present.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
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
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- McLaren Lake public boat rampRamp8466 E Pierce Rd, Hesperia. Public boat ramp and water access.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 McLaren 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 McLaren Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake gets deep, so check a depth map before fishing offshore.
- Pines Point Campground is nearby if you want to stay overnight.
- Call ahead for bait. Shops near Hesperia were not confirmed.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.