White Lake (Oakland County)
White Lake is in White Lake Township, Oakland County, Michigan, near Milford and Highland. It is an all-sports lake with bass, pike, bluegill and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- White Lake DNR boat launchRampOff Ormond Road. Paved parking, ramp and seasonal restrooms.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 White Lake (Oakland County) 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 White Lake (Oakland County) ↗Local tips
- Water clarity is about 10 to 14 feet, so lighter line helps.
- The lake is shallow, with a maximum near 32 feet.
- Clean, drain and dry the boat when you leave.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.