Michigan lake

Tallman Lake

Mason County, Michigan

Tallman Lake is a shallow lake of about 170 acres near Fountain in Mason County. Anglers report bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.

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Surface area162 acres

Max depth5 ft

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●○○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Boat launches

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

Tallman Lake boat rampRamp
2249 N Tallman Lake Rd, Fountain. Listed in DNR access data.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 Tallman 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

The lake is only about 5 feet deep, so expect weeds and warm water in summer.
Use weedless lures for bass and pike.
Fish early or late in the day when it is cooler.

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