THUNDER LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MICHIGAN

Thunder Lake


May 2, 2024

Thunder Lake is located in Mecosta County, Michigan, USA. This lake is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, especially for catching largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, and yellow perch. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near weed beds. The best time to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80°F. Overall, Thunder Lake is a great spot for fishing and outdoor activities.



Fish Species
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Northern Pike
Image Alt White Perch
Image Alt Yellow Perch

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Pleasant Lake

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

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

Fishtrap Lake

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

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

Walton Lake

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

Saint Mary's Lake

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

North Chain Lake

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

Pine Lake

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

Area Boat Ramps

HIGH BRIDGE BOAT LAUNCH
Watershed,
NFS 5555 DICKSON TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
BLACKSMITH BAYOU ACCESS SITE
Manistee Watershed, Michigan
DILLING ROAD DICKSON TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
MANISTEE LAKE -N, 930 ACRES, MANISTEE COUNTY
Manistee Watershed, Michigan
DILLING ROAD DICKSON TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
STORAGE BASIN ROAD AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
LAKE MICHIGAN -- BUES POINT RAMP BAILEYS HARBOR
Door-Kewaunee Watershed, Michigan
GOVERNMENT LANDING ACCESS DICKSON TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
CAMPGROUND ROAD AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan

Rafting & Kayaking

SECTION 17, T48N, R17W (BOUNDARY OF PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE LANDS) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
CARNES MILL SITE TO 7.65 MILES ABOVE CONFLUECE WITH OHIO RIVER AT CONFLUENCE WITH TURKEY CREEK
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
SOUTHEASTERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO NORTHWETERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
FROM SIXTEEN MILE LAKE TO NORTH LINE OF SEC 26, T43N, R19W
Fishdam-Sturgeon Watershed, Michigan
WEST BRANCH FROM SOURCE IN SEC 26, T46N, R23 W TO JUNCTION WITH COUNTY ROAD 444
Tacoosh-Whitefish Watershed, Michigan
COUNTY ROAD H-58 (AKA. ADAMS TRAIL/ MUNISING-VAN MEER-SHINGLETON RD.) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
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
STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE AT PROSPECT, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

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Wilderness Rock River Canyon

Mauntain Wayside Park

Wilderness Big Island Lake

Wilderness Area Seney

Hiawatha National Forest

Jackson Harbor Ridges

Sand Dunes Park

Wilderness Beaver Basin

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