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Natural inland lake

Windover Lake

Clare County, Michigan

Windover Lake is a small, deep lake near the village of Lake in Clare County. It is fished for panfish, bass and a few other species.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area52 acres
Max depth68 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.

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●●○○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Boat launches

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

  • Windover Lake public boat rampRamp
    Public ramp at 951 Spring Ave, Lake, MI. Listed by the Michigan DNR.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 Windover 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 drop-offs, since the lake gets deep fast.
  • Small baits work well for the bluegill and perch.
  • Check the DNR rules before you go, since lake-specific limits were not confirmed.

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