Oakland County Michigan Fishing
51 documented fish species across 23 graded Oakland County lakes.
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Oakland County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square Lake Central Basin; Bloomfield Township | A | 25 ft | - | 1 |
| Square Lake | A | 23 ft | - | 1 |
| Oxbow Lake | A | 15 ft | - | 1 |
| Long Lake | B | 13 ft | - | 1 |
| Maceday Lake | B | 13 ft | - | 1 |
| Lotus Lake | B | 10.8 ft | - | 1 |
| Middle Straits Lake | B | 11 ft | - | 1 |
| Round Lake | B | 10 ft | - | 37 |
| Cedar Is. Lake East Central Basin,White Lake Township | B | 11 ft | - | 1 |
| Cedar Island Lake | B | 10.5 ft | - | 1 |
| Middle Straits Lake Central Basin; West Bloomfield Township | B | 11 ft | - | 1 |
| Cass Lake | B | 12 ft | - | 1 |
| Otter Lake | B | 10 ft | - | 30 |
| Cranberry Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Independence Township | C | 8 ft | - | 14 |
| Dollar Lake | C | 9 ft | - | 1 |
| Sylvan Lake; Sylvan Lake Township | C | 9.5 ft | - | 14 |
| Cranberry Lake | C | 7.3 ft | - | 14 |
| Sylvan Lake | C | 9.5 ft | - | 14 |
| Twin Lakes | C | 5 ft | - | 7 |
| Pleasant Lake | C | 9 ft | - | 11 |
| Pleasant Lake; West Bloomfield Township | C | 9.5 ft | - | 11 |
| Twin Lakes | D | 5 ft | - | 7 |
| Tull Lake Central Basin; White Lake Township | D | 4.5 ft | - | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Oakland County lakes?
Oakland County, Michigan has 51 documented fish species across 23 graded lakes, including Lake Herring, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Oakland County?
Square Lake Central Basin; Bloomfield Township holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Oakland County lakes with a documented fishery.