Spring Lake fishing

Spring Lake fishing has Muskellunge on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Northern Pike, and 1 more. It is stocked once in 2024, most often in November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Northern Pike, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and Walleye.

Spring Lake
Photo: Shocksingularity, CC0
Last stocked
November 13, 2024
· Muskellunge
Plants on record
1
Since 2024
Species stocked
1 (+7 also recorded)
Surface acres
1,128.3

Fish at Spring Lake

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Muskellunge Stocked · 1 plant · last November 13, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked November 13, 2024 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide

How Spring Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 1.6 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Muskegon County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 13, 2024Muskellunge1,760–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Fruitport
Facilities
dock, restrooms

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Spring Lake

Nearest lakes

Common questions

What fish are at Spring Lake?

Fishing Spring Lake usually means Muskellunge. The one plant on record is Muskellunge. Muskellunge was last stocked November 13, 2024. Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Spring Lake stocked?

Last stocked November 13, 2024. It is stocked once in 2024, most often in November. About 1.6 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Muskegon County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Spring Lake?

The nearest town is Fruitport. Facilities include dock and restrooms.

Which lakes near Spring Lake were stocked more recently?

Mona Lake (6.7 mi), Muskegon Lake (11.1 mi), and Lake Macatawa (21.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Mona Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge, Muskegon Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge, and Lake Macatawa is also stocked with Muskellunge.

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