School Section Lake (Van Buren County)
School Section Lake is a small lake near Paw Paw in Van Buren County. It is known for bass, bluegill, crappie, perch and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- School Section Lake DNR rampRamp35473 County Road 665, Paw Paw. Concrete ramp, one lane, about 10 trailer spaces. Michigan DNR site.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 School Section 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 School Section Lake (Van Buren County) ↗Local tips
- The lake reaches about 50 feet, so fish perch and pike along the drop-offs.
- Parking is limited to about 10 trailer spaces, so arrive early on weekends.
- Work weed edges for bass and bluegill in shallow water.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.