North Lake (Washtenaw County)
North Lake is in Washtenaw County, Michigan, near the Waterloo area west of Ann Arbor. It has a public DNR boat launch and holds bass, panfish and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
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.
- North Lake DNR boat rampRampOne concrete lane, about 3 trailer spaces, listed as DNR managed.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 North Lake (Washtenaw 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 North Lake (Washtenaw County) ↗Local tips
- The launch has very little parking, so arrive early on weekends.
- The lake drops to about 58 feet, so fish crappie and perch over deeper edges.
- Work weed edges for bass and pike in shallow water.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.