Jackson County Michigan Fishing
52 documented fish species across 7 Jackson County lakes.
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Blackchin Shiner 4Bluntnose Minnow 4Western Banded Killifish 4Common Shiner 4Blacknose Shiner 3Brook Silverside 3Bowfin 2Grass Pickerel 2Iowa Darter 2Spottail Shiner 2White Sucker 2Longnose Gar 2Northern Longear Sunfish 2Tadpole Madtom 2Johnny Darter 2Mimic Shiner 2Northern Logperch 2Redear Sunfish 1Creek Chub 1Hornyhead Chub 1Emerald Shiner 1Spotfin Shiner 1Central Mudminnow 1Mottled Sculpin 1Blackstripe Topminnow 1Brindled Madtom 1Chestnut Lamprey 1Common Carp 1Lake Herring 1Rainbow Darter 1Shorthead Redhorse 1Silver Lamprey 1Striped Shiner 1Golden Shiner 1
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Jackson County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake | A | 10.5 ft | 34 ft | 17 |
| Brown Lake | NR | 7.5 ft | - | 6 |
| Clark Lake | NR | 10 ft | 50 ft | 19 |
| Farewell Lake | NR | 13.8 ft | 43 ft | 18 |
| Portage Lake | NR | 8.8 ft | 40 ft | 34 |
| Batteese Lake | NR | 2.8 ft | - | 2 |
| Cranberry Lake | NR | - | 32 ft | 14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Jackson County lakes?
Jackson County, Michigan has 52 documented fish species across 7 lakes, including Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Blackchin Shiner.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Jackson County?
Clear Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Jackson County lakes with a documented fishery.