KALAMAZOO RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MICHIGAN

Kalamazoo River


May 2, 2024

The Kalamazoo River in Michigan, USA is a popular fishing spot for trout, salmon, steelhead, smallmouth bass, and more. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and kayaking. Fishing tips include using bait like worms or minnows for best results. The best time to visit is in the spring for steelhead and salmon, and in the summer for smallmouth bass. Average temperatures during these times range from 50-80°F. Overall, the Kalamazoo River is a great destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.



Fish Species
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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Pleasant Lake

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

Mano Point Fishing Area

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • White Perch

North Chain Lake

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

Saint Mary's Lake

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

Wharton Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Driftwood Fishing Area

Worster Lake

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

Sundance Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

Millpond Lake

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

South Chain Lake

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

Rafting & Kayaking

STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE AT PROSPECT, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
JUNCTION OF NORTH/SOUTH FORKS OF LOST RIVER TO STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE, APPROX 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ORLEANS, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
COUNTY ROAD H-58 (AKA. ADAMS TRAIL/ MUNISING-VAN MEER-SHINGLETON RD.) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES TO AL 37 BRIDGE
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama
EAST BRANCH FROM WESTERN FOREST BOUNDARY (SEC 19, T46N, R6W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
DESOTO FALLS IN DESOTO STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH LITTLE RIVER
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama
CARNES MILL SITE TO 7.65 MILES ABOVE CONFLUECE WITH OHIO RIVER AT CONFLUENCE WITH TURKEY CREEK
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
RIVER MILES 8 NEAR GA SATE LINE TO CONFLUENCE WITH LITTLE RIVER
Upper Coosa Watershed, Georgia

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Big Island Lake

Mauntain Wayside Park

Hiawatha National Forest

Sand Dunes Park

Wilderness Rock River Canyon

Wilderness Beaver Basin

Percy Johnson County Park

French Bay Natural Area

Jackson Harbor Ridges

Wilderness Area Seney

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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