Woodhull Lake
Woodhull Lake is in Waterford and Independence townships in Oakland County. It drains north into Lake Oakland and holds bluegill, bass, northern pike and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most abundant in the DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
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.
- Public launch on Lake OaklandPublicWoodhull has no launch of its own. Boaters reach it from the Lake Oakland launch through a channel.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 Woodhull Lake 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 Woodhull Lake ↗Local tips
- Reach the lake through the channel from Lake Oakland.
- About 40 percent of the lake is 5 feet or less, so fish the shallows for panfish.
- The center drops to 56 feet.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.