Muskegon Lake fishing.

[2@low8]

I have rented a house on the channel b/t Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake next summer and have some questions. I want to use my boat, a Ranger bass boat. Will a bass boat handle Muskegon Lake or do I need to rent one for a week? And are there any crappie in the office any size? If not, what else can I fish for?

I grew up in Grandville and am bringing my grown children for the week of the 4th of July.

I know it will be crowded, but I want them to see where I spent a lot of time growing up. We all live in GA & AL now.

Thanks for any help ya'll can give.

[wicklundrh]

You won't have any issues with a bass boat (for the most part). What I mean by that is, like with many lakes, when the wind comes up and the waves get kicking, you might want to be off the water. Other than that, the lake is not unlike many others.

Trolling the channel during that time of year can be great for lake trout, walleye, channel cats...
Perch can be found on Muskegon lake just off from what is known as "The sand docks". When the south breakwall enters Muskegon lake, look right. You will see the sand. Out from that in 20 to 30 feet of water is great for perch (maybe not during that time of year but worth a shot).

Across the lake is where bear creek runs in. Another great spot with lots of sunken islands and channels. Perch, walleye, you name it. To the west of Bear Creek is "Snugg Harbor". Full of just about every type of panfish imaginable. The North Side of the lake has a weed flat that extends out quite a bit. Edges of this weed flat are dynamite for all species.

Over 60% of the States master angler walleye come from this lake every year as well as the state record freshwater drum from last year. There are several maps available for Muskegon lake. Look for one that has all the hot spots located on it.

[2@low8]

You won't have any issues with a bass boat (for the most part). What I mean by that is, like with many lakes, when the wind comes up and the waves get kicking, you might want to be off the water. Other than that, the lake is not unlike many others.

Trolling the channel during that time of year can be great for lake trout, walleye, channel cats...
Perch can be found on Muskegon lake just off from what is known as "The sand docks". When the south breakwall enters Muskegon lake, look right. You will see the sand. Out from that in 20 to 30 feet of water is great for perch (maybe not during that time of year but worth a shot).

Across the lake is where bear creek runs in. Another great spot with lots of sunken islands and channels. Perch, walleye, you name it. To the west of Bear Creek is "Snugg Harbor". Full of just about every type of panfish imaginable. The North Side of the lake has a weed flat that extends out quite a bit. Edges of this weed flat are dynamite for all species.

Over 60% of the States master angler walleye come from this lake every year as well as the state record freshwater drum from last year. There are several maps available for Muskegon lake. Look for one that has all the hot spots located on it.

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Wicklundrh,

Thanks for the info. I have seen some tv shows about walleye and perch fishing in the east side of the state. I might come early or stay after the 4th week and fish there. If I do well on the west side, I'll stay there.

Donn Coil

[wicklundrh]

IF you do go fishing on the East side, you won't go back over to the west (for walleye and perch). The two best walleye fisheries in the nation are located on the East side of the state (Saginaw bay and Lake Erie). For pure numbers, Saginaw bay is the ticket. For world class master angler fish, nothing beats Lake Erie. Unfortunately, neither of those bodies of water bode well for a bass boat.

Drop me a line when you get close to coming. I'll take you over there fishing!

I only make it over to Muskegon in the springtime for the Perch spawn. After that, I rarely go over that way in the summer.

Mark Martin (Walleye tournament pro) cut his teeth fishing the Muskegon area for walleyes. It is worth doing some internet/youtube searches.

[2@low8]

IF you do go fishing on the East side, you won't go back over to the west (for walleye and perch). The two best walleye fisheries in the nation are located on the East side of the state (Saginaw bay and Lake Erie). For pure numbers, Saginaw bay is the ticket. For world class master angler fish, nothing beats Lake Erie. Unfortunately, neither of those bodies of water bode well for a bass boat.

Drop me a line when you get close to coming. I'll take you over there fishing!

I only make it over to Muskegon in the springtime for the Perch spawn. After that, I rarely go over that way in the summer.

Mark Martin (Walleye tournament pro) cut his teeth fishing the Muskegon area for walleyes. It is worth doing some internet/youtube searches.

Thanks for the invite and info. I will certainly contact you if I can work it out.