Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last October 23, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Wabasis Lake fishing
Wabasis Lake fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Yellow perch, Black crappie, Rock bass, and 4 more. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2014, most often in October. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black crappie, and Rock bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern pike, and Yellow perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass.
- Last stocked
- October 23, 2024
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 2014
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 404.5
Fish at Wabasis Lake
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last October 23, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guide
Longnose gar Confirmed present Best: day Best: day
Longnose gar species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guideWabasis Lake covers more than 400 acres and is nearly 60 feet deep at its deepest point, offering a variety of fish. Anglers can find black crappies, bluegills, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, pike, and yellow perch. There are some areas that provide easy access for fishing, particularly north of the boat launch, and the boat launch itself also provides easy access to offshore fishing. (kentcountymi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Wabasis Lake is stocked
About 31 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Kent County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2014
2,132
Fish stocked in 2015
2,000
Fish stocked in 2016
1,624
Fish stocked in 2018
1,660
Fish stocked in 2021
1,672
Fish stocked in 2022
1,672
Fish stocked in 2024
1,672
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2024 | Walleye | 1,122 | – | report |
| October 22, 2024 | Walleye | 550 | – | report |
| October 4, 2022 | Walleye | 1,672 | – | report |
| October 7, 2021 | Walleye | 1,672 | – | report |
| October 2, 2018 | Walleye | 1,660 | – | report |
| October 12, 2016 | Walleye | 1,624 | – | report |
| October 13, 2015 | Walleye | 2,000 | – | report |
| October 7, 2014 | Walleye | 2,132 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Greenville
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Kent County's Wabasis Lake Park, 11220 Springhill Dr. on the west shore, has the lake's only public launch: four lanes and a shoreline dock with tie-offs. First left after the entrance. The park has 1.1 miles of shoreline, mostly wooded or wetland; the easiest bank fishing is north of the launch.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Wabasis Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Wabasis Lake?
Fishing Wabasis Lake usually means Walleye. All 8 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked October 23, 2024. Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Yellow perch, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Wabasis Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 23, 2024. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2014, most often in October. About 31 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Kent County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2023.
How do you get on Wabasis Lake?
The nearest town is Greenville. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Kent County's Wabasis Lake Park, 11220 Springhill Dr. on the west shore, has the lake's only public launch: four lanes and a shoreline dock with tie-offs. First left after the entrance. The park has 1.1 miles of shoreline, mostly wooded or wetland; the easiest bank fishing is north of the launch.
Which lakes near Wabasis Lake were stocked more recently?
Lincoln Lake (7.4 mi) and Dickerson Lake (15.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lincoln Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Dickerson Lake is also stocked with Walleye.