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Reeds Lake

Kent County, Michigan

Reeds Lake sits in the city of East Grand Rapids in Kent County. It is a busy urban lake known for panfish, bass and winter ice fishing.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area267 acres
Max depth52 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

DNR stocks bass here.

Northern Pike●●●○○

DNR stocks pike here.

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie are present.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • John Collins Park boat launchRamp
    650 Lakeside Drive. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Street parking only for trailers. May close during park events and on July 4th.Directions ↗
  • City Hall canoe and kayak launchPublic
    Public hand launch behind City Hall.Directions ↗
  • Waterfront Park piersPublic
    Fishing and observation piers.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Reeds Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Launch early on weekends. Trailer parking is street parking only.
  • Fish the piers at Waterfront Park if you have no boat.
  • Ice fishing is allowed. Warming huts must be removed daily.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.