Pickerel Lake (Newaygo County, 311 acres)
Pickerel Lake is a natural lake in Newaygo County with five basins. It is known for northern pike, bluegill and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Most common gamefish in the 2017 DNR fall netting
Bluegill
Most common fish in the June 2017 survey
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Small numbers in DNR netting
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.
- MDNR boat launch (south shore)RampParking for about 8 vehicles with trailers.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 Pickerel Lake (Newaygo County, 311 acres) 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 Pickerel Lake (Newaygo County, 311 acres) ↗Local tips
- Fish the deeper basins for perch and pike in cooler water.
- Parking is limited to about 8 rigs, so arrive early on weekends.
- Northern pike have no minimum size here, but check the daily limit.
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