What Fish Are in Union Lake?
Union Lake in Branch County, Michigan has 22 documented fish species: Barred fantail darter, Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brindled madtom, Brook silverside, Central mudminnow, Common shiner, Green sunfish, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, Lake herring, Longnose gar, Mimic shiner, Mottled sculpin, Rainbow darter, Rock bass, Sand shiner, Smallmouth bass, Spottail shiner, Western banded killifish, Yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Union Lake
Union Lake supports 2 of the region's most-targeted species: Bluegill, Smallmouth bass. The lake runs across 544 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 3.5 ft |
| Surface Area | 544 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 22 |
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