Shavehead Lake
Shavehead Lake is a deep natural lake near Cassopolis in Cass County, in southwest Michigan. It is known for bluegill, largemouth bass and crappie, and for its two deep basins.
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.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Caught in small numbers in DNR creel surveys
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cass County boat launchRampOn the west side of the peninsulaDirections ↗
- Public swimming beachPublicOn the east side of the peninsulaDirections ↗
- 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 Shavehead 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Leo's Bait ShopNearby150 S. Broadway St., Cassopolis, MIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Fish the deep basins, up to 70 feet in the east basin, for perch and suspended panfish.
- Work weed edges and docks for largemouth bass.
- Walleye are not stocked here, so target bass, panfish and the occasional pike.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.