Thornapple Lake
Thornapple Lake is a natural lake near Nashville in Barry County. It is known for black crappie and has two public launches.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Most of the 1995 DNR survey catch
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Special pike and muskie season
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- DNR boat launchRampSoutheast side. Parking for about 15 trailers.Directions ↗
- Charlton Township ParkRampNorthwest side. Boat launch and shore fishing. Parking for about 30 trailers.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 Thornapple 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 Thornapple Lake ↗Local tips
- Crappie are the main draw. Try brush and weeds with small jigs or minnows.
- The lake is turbid, so use bright or noisy baits for bass.
- Pike and muskie have a special season. Check the guide before targeting them.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.