What Fish Are in Big Star Lake?
Big Star Lake in Lake County, Michigan has 18 documented fish species: Black crappie, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Burbot, Creek chub, Green sunfish, Johnny darter, Largemouth bass, Mimic shiner, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Sand shiner, Smallmouth bass, Tadpole madtom, Western banded killifish, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Big Star Lake
Big Star Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: Black crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass. The lake runs across 892 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 9 ft |
| Surface Area | 892 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 18 |
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