Pontiac Lake
Pontiac Lake is in Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in Oakland County, about 7 miles west of Pontiac. It is an all-sports lake known for bass, pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Day-use area launchRampDeveloped ramp reached from the Williams Lake Road entrance. State park pass required.Directions ↗
- Tackles Drive rampRampUndeveloped gravel ramp.Directions ↗
- Fishing piersPublicTwo accessible fishing piers near the beach in the day-use area.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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac Lake ↗Local tips
- Use the fishing piers if you do not have a boat.
- Go early on summer weekends, since this is a busy water-skiing and boating lake.
- Fish weed edges and docks for bass and panfish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.