Nepessing Lake
Nepessing Lake is near Lapeer in Lapeer County and is the largest inland lake in the county. It is known for panfish, especially bluegill and redear sunfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Plentiful but many are small.
Redear Sunfish
Good size structure, with some trophy fish.
Largemouth Bass
Self-sustaining. Few are over 14 inches.
Walleye
Low numbers. Depends on stocking.
Northern Pike
Low numbers.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Nepessing boating access siteRampDNR site off Hunt Road on the north shore. Gravel ramp with concrete launch pads. Holds about 16 medium boats.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 Nepessing 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 Nepessing Lake ↗Local tips
- The ramp is small, so come early on summer weekends.
- About 84 percent of the lake is 10 feet deep or less. Fish the weeds and docks.
- Pick redear sunfish over small bluegills if you want a bigger fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.