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Natural inland lake

Wabasis Lake

Kent County, Michigan

Wabasis Lake is in northern Kent County near Greenville and Belding. It is known for bluegill, bass and crappie, and has a county park with a four-lane launch.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area402 acres
Max depth58 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Most common fish in the DNR survey

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Northern Pike●●○○○

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

Walleye●○○○○

Stocked as fall fingerlings since 2014

Boat launches

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

  • Wabasis Lake County ParkRamp
    The only public launch. Four lanes, dock and parking. Open 7 am to sunset. Shore fishing north of the ramp.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 Wabasis 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 east and west basins for deeper water. The west basin goes to about 58 feet.
  • Shore anglers can fish north of the boat launch in the park.
  • The park gates may close early in the off-season, so plan your exit.

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