Middle Lake (Barry County)
Middle Lake is in Carlton Township in Barry County and connects to Leach Lake by a channel. It is a deep lake with a lot of small bluegill and some bigger crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Very numerous, but most are small
Crappie
Most fish netted in 2022 were over 8 inches
Largemouth Bass
14 inch minimum size
Yellow Perch
Few found in the 2022 survey
Northern Pike
Low numbers
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- DNR public boating access (northeast shore)RampHard-surfaced ramp, vault toilet, parking for 16 trailer rigsDirections ↗
- 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 Middle Lake (Barry County) 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 Middle Lake (Barry County) ↗Local tips
- Fish the deeper water. Over half the lake is 20 feet or more.
- Sort through the small bluegill to find bigger ones.
- Try the channel to Leach Lake for a change of water.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.