Livingston County Michigan Fishing
43 documented fish species across 13 Livingston County lakes.
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Lake Herring 7Brook Silverside 4Iowa Darter 3Bluntnose Minnow 3Western Banded Killifish 3Blackside Darter 2Johnny Darter 2Mimic Shiner 2Northern Logperch 2Sand Shiner 2Striped Shiner 2Northern Longear Sunfish 2Spottail Shiner 2Bowfin 2Blacknose Shiner 2Golden Shiner 2Greenside Darter 1Northern Hog Sucker 1Shorthead Redhorse 1Silver Shiner 1Blackstripe Topminnow 1Golden Redhorse 1Greater Redhorse 1Rainbow Darter 1Brook Stickleback 1Central Mudminnow 1Northern Redbelly Dace 1Blackchin Shiner 1Emerald Shiner 1Longnose Gar 1Spotfin Shiner 1Tadpole Madtom 1
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Livingston County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ore Lake | A | 9 ft | 81 ft | 14 |
| Cordley Lake | A | - | 31 ft | 7 |
| Tamarack Lake | B | 7 ft | 34 ft | 20 |
| Whitewood Lake | B | 10 ft | 50 ft | 1 |
| Green Oak Lake | NR | 13 ft | 42 ft | 1 |
| Lake Chemung | NR | 15 ft | 60 ft | 1 |
| Portage Lake | NR | 12.5 ft | - | 1 |
| Bass Lake | NR | 9.5 ft | 73 ft | 2 |
| Tamarack Lake | NR | 7 ft | 34 ft | 6 |
| Hamburg Lake | NR | 14 ft | - | 4 |
| Clark Lake | NR | 12 ft | 40 ft | 20 |
| Whitmore Lake | NR | 9 ft | 69 ft | 1 |
| Bennett Lake | NR | 9.5 ft | 58 ft | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Livingston County lakes?
Livingston County, Michigan has 43 documented fish species across 13 lakes, including Lake Herring, Brook Silverside, Iowa Darter, Yellow Perch, Bluntnose Minnow.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Livingston County?
Ore Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Livingston County lakes with a documented fishery.