Stony Lake (Oceana County)
Stony Lake is in southwest Oceana County near New Era. It sits at the mouth of Stony Creek and has a mix of panfish, bass and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
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.
- Stony Lake County ParkRamp7962 W. Stony Lake Road, New Era. Public launch, fishing dock, parkingDirections ↗
- 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 Stony Lake (Oceana 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 Stony Lake (Oceana County) ↗Local tips
- The county park launch suits small boats, canoes and kayaks.
- Fish from the park dock if you do not have a boat.
- The lake level follows Lake Michigan, so check the launch depth first.
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