Whitmore Lake (Livingston County)
Whitmore Lake sits on the Livingston and Washtenaw county line near US-23, about 9 miles north of Ann Arbor. It is a busy recreation lake known for bluegill and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Dominant fish in the 1992 DNR survey. Quality rated good
Largemouth Bass
Growth was poor in the survey
Crappie
Black crappie were common in the survey
Northern Pike
Only a few caught in the survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State public access siteRampNorthwest shore. Skid pier and concrete ramp, open year-round.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 Whitmore Lake (Livingston 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 Whitmore Lake (Livingston County) ↗Local tips
- Fish early or late, since boat traffic is heavy from mid-morning to evening in summer.
- Bluegill hold near cover in summer.
- The lake is deep, to about 69 feet in a trench at the north end.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.