BRIGHT LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MICHIGAN

Bright Lake


April 28, 2024

Bright Lake is a popular fishing spot in Michigan, known for its diverse fish species that includes bass, pike, panfish, and walleye. The area is surrounded by lush forests, making it an excellent spot for camping, hiking, and hunting. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures that resemble the lake's natural prey. The best time to visit is during the summer and early fall, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80°F. Visitors can also enjoy swimming, boating, and kayaking on Bright Lake.



Fish Species
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Northern Pike
Image Alt Walleye

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bell Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Alliance

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Mud Lake (3) (Steuben County)

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Defiance Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Grand River (Eaton Rapids)

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Gravel Pit Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Sparks Park Urban Fishery

Almaco Jack • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Burchfield Park Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Oxbow Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Gage

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

PETTIJOHN ROAD MONTMORENCY TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
SIX MILE LAKE ROAD ECHO TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
BOAT RAMP ACCESS SOUTH ARM TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
IAFRATE DRIVE MONTMORENCY TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
WILSON LAKE BOAT RAMP CENTRAL LAKE TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
HUFFMAN LAKE ROAD HUDSON TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
ROGERS ROAD 7059, SOUTH ARM TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
PUBLIC ACCESS ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK BOATING ACCESS SITE MONTMORENCY TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
WEBSTER BRIDGE ROAD 4802, JORDAN TOWNSHIP
Watershed,

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Mill Creek State Historical Park

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Burt Lake State Park

Wilderness Mackinac

Fort Mackinac State Historic Site

Wilderness Area Hardwood State Forest

Fort Holmes State Historic Site

Trout Lake Park

Aloha State Park

DeTour Passage Underwater Preserve

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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