Orchard Lake
Orchard Lake is in Oakland County, Michigan, in and around the village of Orchard Lake. It is a deep lake with a 111 foot hole and has long been known for bluegill and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Abundant in the old DNR survey
Bluegill
Very abundant in the old DNR survey
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Listed in the old DNR survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Orchard Lake Public Boat RampRampPublic boat ramp at 4060 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township. Ramp details not confirmed.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 Orchard 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 Orchard Lake ↗Local tips
- Species notes come from an old DNR survey, so check a current report for the lake.
- The lake is deep, so fish drop-offs for bass and perch.
- Expect heavy boat traffic on summer weekends.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.