Kent County Michigan Fishing
47 documented fish species across 8 graded Kent County lakes.
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Bluntnose Minnow 7Iowa Darter 6Blacknose Shiner 5Western Banded Killifish 5Blackchin Shiner 4Golden Shiner 4Johnny Darter 4White Sucker 4Brook Silverside 3Mimic Shiner 3Northern Longear Sunfish 3Sand Shiner 3Spotfin Shiner 3Common Shiner 3Rosyface Shiner 3Grass Pickerel 2Lake Chubsucker 2Lake Herring 2Pugnose Shiner 2Bowfin 1Least Darter 1Brassy Minnow 1Brook Stickleback 1Central Mudminnow 1Fathead Minnow 1Longnose Gar 1Northern Logperch 1Redear Sunfish 1Spottail Shiner 1Spotted Gar 1Tadpole Madtom 1Striped Shiner 1
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Kent County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Lake East Basin; Grattan Township | B | 7.2 ft | - | 29 |
| Scram Lake East Basin; Oakfield Township | B | 11.5 ft | - | 14 |
| Emerald Lake | B | 12 ft | - | 15 |
| Scram Lake | B | 10.5 ft | - | 14 |
| Emerald Lake | B | 12.3 ft | - | 15 |
| Murray Lake | C | 7 ft | - | 3 |
| Round Lake | C | 8 ft | - | 37 |
| Maston Lake | C | 9 ft | - | 13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Kent County lakes?
Kent County, Michigan has 47 documented fish species across 8 graded lakes, including Bluegill, Bluntnose Minnow, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Kent County?
Murray Lake East Basin; Grattan Township holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Kent County lakes with a documented fishery.