Wolf Lake (Jackson County)
Wolf Lake is a 376 acre lake in the Michigan Center chain of lakes, about 8 miles southeast of Jackson. It is known for panfish, with largemouth bass, northern pike and some walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common gamefish in the DNR survey
Crappie
Black crappie are common; anglers report good fishing
Largemouth Bass
Plentiful but often small
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Large pike are present but wary
Walleye
Legal size is 15 inches per the DNR report
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Wolf Lake MarinaMarinaFee launch on the west end of Wolf LakeDirections ↗
- DNR launch on Center LakeRampNorth end of Center Lake off Napoleon Road, parking for about 30 cars, same chainDirections ↗
- 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 Wolf Lake (Jackson 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 Wolf Lake (Jackson County) ↗Local tips
- Fish weed bed edges that drop into deeper water.
- Over half the lake is under 10 feet deep, so look for panfish in the shallows.
- The deepest water is 45 feet, so use it for perch and crappie in hot weather.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.