Woodland Lake (Livingston County)
Woodland Lake is near Brighton in Livingston County. It is known for bass, panfish and some big pike.
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
Black crappie are present.
Northern Pike
A 17 pound pike was caught here on a TV shoot.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
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.
- Woodland Lake Boat LaunchRamp8803 Hilton Rd, Brighton. Concrete ramp, 28 parking spaces, restrooms on site.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 Woodland 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 Woodland Lake (Livingston County) ↗Local tips
- The ramp reaches about 3 feet of water 20 feet out, so it works for trailered boats.
- Work docks and weeds for bluegill and bass.
- Arrive early on summer weekends because parking is limited to 28 spaces.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.