Prairie River Lake
Prairie River Lake is in St. Joseph County, about four miles north of Sturgis, in a chain of lakes that runs northeast from Klinger Lake. It is fished mostly for bluegill, crappie and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most abundant in the DNR survey
Crappie
Black crappie, abundant
Largemouth Bass
Common
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Present in smaller numbers
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Prairie River Lake access siteRampPublic boat ramp at 64923 Prairie Lake Rd, Sturgis.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 Prairie River 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 Prairie River Lake ↗Local tips
- Target bluegill and crappie around cover in summer.
- The lake gets winter fishing too, so check ice before you go.
- Fish the deeper water, up to 51 feet, for perch.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.