Saddlebag Lake (Cass County)
Saddlebag Lake is near Marcellus in Cass County. It is part of a chain of lakes that drains toward Dowagiac Creek and the St. Joseph River.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Abundant, averaging about 9.5 inches in the 2022 DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
Legal-size fish are common and tournaments are held here
Bluegill
Very abundant but mostly small
Northern Pike
Few fish, but the ones caught were 32 to 38 inches
Yellow Perch
Mostly small fish
Walleye
Rare, drifts in from stocking in Fish Lake
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Fish Lake DNR boating access siteRampSouth shore of Fish Lake. Hard-surface ramp, skid pier, parking for 13 vehicles. Reach Saddlebag Lake through a navigable channel.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 Saddlebag Lake (Cass 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 Saddlebag Lake (Cass County) ↗Local tips
- Launch on Fish Lake and run the channel to reach Saddlebag Lake.
- Target crappie around cover for the best chance at keepers.
- Register bass tournaments with the DNR tournament system.
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