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Muskellunge Lake (Montcalm County)

Montcalm County, Michigan

Muskellunge Lake is in Montcalm County near Trufant. It is a mid-sized lake with a public boat ramp.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area132 acres
Max depth37 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

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

  • Muskellunge Lake public accessRamp
    231 Watt St, Trufant, MI 49347. DNR listed boat ramp.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 Muskellunge Lake (Montcalm County) 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

  • Depth reaches about 37 feet, with an average near 17.
  • Fish pike and panfish around weed edges.
  • Check county notices for weed and algae treatments.

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