Osterhout Lake
Osterhout Lake is a 168 acre lake in Lee Township, Allegan County. It is mostly a shallow flat with bluegill, crappie and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Made up much of the 2007 DNR survey catch
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Black crappie were common in the survey
Muskellunge
A few were caught in the 2007 survey
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.
- Township access site (103rd Ave)PublicTownship-owned site on the north side. Unimproved road end with limited parking.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 Osterhout 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 Osterhout Lake ↗Local tips
- Most of the lake is shallow, so fish weed edges and the drop-off.
- Parking at the access is limited. Arrive early.
- Use small jigs or worms for bluegill and crappie.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.