Rush Lake (Montmorency County)
Rush Lake is in Montmorency County near Atlanta, Michigan. It has 224 natural acres plus 131 flooded acres behind a control structure, and over half of it is under 5 feet deep.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in the 2015 DNR survey.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Numbers lower than past surveys.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Few legal-size pike found in 2015.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Rush Lake DNR boat rampRamp19204 Lakeview Dr, Atlanta, MI 49709. Gravel ramp on the south shore, parking for about five trailers.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 Rush Lake (Montmorency County) 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 Rush Lake (Montmorency County) ↗Local tips
- Shallow water covers most of the lake, so use light tackle and watch for weeds.
- Parking is small, so arrive early.
- Rock bass are plentiful and the DNR encourages anglers to keep them.
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