Upper Brace Lake

Calhoun County, Michigan

Upper Brace Lake is a small lake in Calhoun County, Michigan, near Marshall. It is known for panfish, bass and pike.

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Surface area71 acres

Max depth41 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

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.

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.

Upper Brace Lake DNR rampRamp
Concrete ramp, one lane, about 20 parking spaces with trailer room. Fee unknown.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 Upper Brace 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

Fish the weed edges for bass and bluegill.
The lake reaches about 41 feet, so look for crappie near deeper drops.
Small lake: a small boat or kayak is plenty.

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