Rogers Dam Pond
Rogers Dam Pond is a Muskegon River impoundment in western Mecosta County, about six miles south of Big Rapids. It is known for smallmouth bass and rock bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Abundant and healthy in the 2022 DNR survey
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Walleye
Sparse in the 2022 survey
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- MDNR north shore access siteRampOnly public boat ramp. Parking for about 15 vehicles and a pit toilet.Directions ↗
- Ulrich ParkPublicWest shore near the dam. Accessible fishing pier and picnic area on Consumers Energy land.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 Rogers Dam Pond 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 Rogers Dam Pond ↗Local tips
- Fish rocky areas and submerged trees for smallmouth.
- The deepest water, about 30 feet, is next to the dam.
- Use the fishing pier at Ulrich Park if you have no boat.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
More Michigan lakes
Torch Lake (Antrim County) Lake Charlevoix Burt Lake Mullett Lake Lake Gogebic Manistique Lake Black Lake Crystal Lake All Michigan lakes →
Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.