Omena Lake
Omena Lake is a small lake in St. Joseph County, about 3 miles from Sturgis in southern Michigan. It is known for bluegill and crappie fishing and is quite deep for its size.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Omena Lake public boat launchRampPublic launch listed from Michigan DNR data, near 41.837, -85.417.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 Omena 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 Omena Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the deeper basin edges, since the lake drops to about 56 feet.
- Use small jigs or worms for bluegill near weeds and docks.
- Check the 2026 Michigan fishing guide for statewide size and limit rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.