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Natural inland lake

Selkirk Lake

Allegan County, Michigan

Selkirk Lake is in Allegan County near Shelbyville, Michigan. DNR surveys show strong bluegill and perch numbers, and the lake is stocked with walleye.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area90 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●●

2022 DNR survey rated size excellent; about 36% were 8 inches or longer

Yellow Perch●●●●○

About 27% over 10 inches

Crappie●●●○○

About 40% over 10 inches

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Most fish were 10 to 12 inches

Walleye●●●○○

Stocked; about 1.5 to 1.8 fish per acre

Northern Pike●●○○○

Few fish, but good growth

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • DNR boating access siteRamp
    On the south shore, reached from 125th Avenue.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Selkirk Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Fish for bluegill near weeds in late spring.
  • Walleye are stocked every other year, so try low light hours.
  • Perch often run over 10 inches, so use small minnows.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.