Rose Lake
Rose Lake is in Osceola County and is the largest lake in the county. It is known for bluegill, perch and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish, but most are small.
Yellow Perch
Fish up to 9 inches in the 2017 survey.
Crappie
Black crappie to 12 inches, growing above average.
Largemouth Bass
Fish up to 20 inches, but growth is slow.
Walleye
Stocked. Few adults caught in survey.
Northern Pike
Few fish, 13 to 27 inches in survey.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Rose Lake ParkRampOsceola County park on the north side with a boat launch, fishing pier and campground.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 Rose 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 Rose Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the two main basins, about 30 feet deep, for perch and crappie.
- The weedy bay is about 10 feet deep. Try it for bass and pike.
- Use the fishing pier at the county park if you have no boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.