What Fish Are in Chippewa Lake?
Chippewa Lake in Mecosta County, Michigan has 21 documented fish species: Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brown bullhead, Golden shiner, Grass pickerel, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, Largemouth bass, Longnose gar, Northern logperch, Northern longear sunfish, Pugnose shiner, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Chippewa Lake
Chippewa Lake supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: Black crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 40 feet across 785 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 11 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 40 ft |
| Surface Area | 785 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 21 |
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