Rush Lake (Van Buren County)
Rush Lake is a 119 acre lake in Hartford and Bangor Townships, Van Buren County. It is known for northern pike, bluegill and black crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Reproduces naturally; 2004 DNR survey caught 81 in trap nets
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Primary catch in older DNR surveys
Crappie
Black crappie present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Rush Lake state access siteRampState-owned public boat ramp on the south shore, 49571 Rush Lake Rd, Hartford.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 (Van Buren 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 (Van Buren County) ↗Local tips
- Weeds are heavy in places, so use weedless baits for pike and bass.
- About 33 acres are deeper than 20 feet; the rest is shallow.
- Pike spawn in shoreline wetlands, so fish those edges in spring.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.