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West Lake (Kalamazoo County)

Kalamazoo County, Michigan

West Lake is in Kalamazoo County near Portage. West Lake Nature Preserve gives the public fishing access along the shore.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area335 acres
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Boat launches

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

  • West Lake Nature PreservePublic
    About 1,400 feet of lake frontage with a dock promenade. No boat launch was listed.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 West Lake (Kalamazoo County) 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

  • Only shore and dock fishing access was confirmed.
  • Pets must be on a leash in the preserve.
  • Check local rules before bringing a boat.

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