Pentwater Lake
Pentwater Lake sits next to the village of Pentwater in Oceana County and drains by channel to Lake Michigan. It is a warm-water lake known for perch, pike, bass and sunfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Walleye
Found in a 2016 survey
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Street accessRampNorth side of the lakeDirections ↗
- Longbridge Road accessRampSouth side of the lakeDirections ↗
- Charlie's MarinaMarina240 W. 6th St, Pentwater; ramp and bait shopDirections ↗
- 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 Pentwater 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Charlie's Marina Bait ShopNearby240 W. 6th St, Pentwater, MI 49449231-869-5000Directions ↗
Local tips
- Average depth is about 22 feet with shoals near shore.
- Trout and salmon sometimes move in from Lake Michigan.
- The lake drops off fast, so check depth before anchoring.
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.