Vandercook Lake

Jackson County, Michigan

Vandercook Lake is next to Jackson in Jackson County, Michigan. It is a small residential lake with a public boat ramp.

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Surface area139 acres

Max depth42 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.

Boat launches

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

Vandercook Lake public boat rampRamp
Public boat ramp and water access, 300 Avenue C St, Jackson, MI 49203 (Michigan DNR listing)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 Vandercook 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 about 42 feet deep at most, so look for fish along drop-offs.
Expect boat traffic on summer weekends. Fish early or late.
Check the species mix with the DNR before you go, as it was not confirmed here.

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