Sessions Lake
Sessions Lake is in Ionia County, Michigan, near Ionia State Recreation Area. It has bass, bluegill, walleye and channel catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Sessions Lake public boat rampRampPublic boat ramp and water access near Ionia, MI (Michigan DNR listing)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 Sessions Lake 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 Sessions Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is up to about 55 feet deep, so look for walleye in deeper water.
- Fish bluegill around weeds in shallow bays.
- Try cut bait on the bottom at night for channel catfish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.