Thompson Lake (Livingston County)
Thompson Lake is inside the city of Howell in Livingston County. It is a dammed lake on Alger Creek and is known for crappie and bluegill.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Black crappie were about 45% of a 2005 survey catch
Bluegill
About 27% of the survey catch
Largemouth Bass
About 11% of the survey catch
Northern Pike
Low numbers, stocked in drawdown years
Yellow Perch
Low numbers
Redear Sunfish
Present in low numbers
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Howell city boat launchRampOff Roosevelt Road on the northeast shore, next to a city park.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 Thompson Lake (Livingston 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 Thompson Lake (Livingston County) ↗Local tips
- About 75% of the lake is 10 feet or less, so shallow structure holds most fish.
- The deepest spot, about 52 feet, is just north of the island.
- Check the health advisory before keeping fish, especially carp.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.