Washtenaw County Michigan Fishing
31 documented fish species across 15 graded Washtenaw County lakes.
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Bluntnose Minnow 5Iowa Darter 5Spotted Gar 4Johnny Darter 3Northern Longear Sunfish 3Western Banded Killifish 3White Sucker 3Grass Pickerel 3Hornyhead Chub 2Brindled Madtom 2Blackchin Shiner 2Redear Sunfish 1Blackstripe Topminnow 1Bowfin 1Brook Silverside 1Lake Herring 1Longnose Gar 1Mimic Shiner 1Northern Hog Sucker 1Northern Logperch 1Striped Shiner 1
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Washtenaw County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | A | 11.5 ft | - | 15 |
| North Lake North Central Basin; Dexter Township | A | 12 ft | - | 2 |
| Silver Lake | B | 11.5 ft | - | 15 |
| Portage Lake South Basin; Dexter Township | B | 13 ft | - | 26 |
| Little Portage Lake Northeast Basin; Dexter Township | B | 11 ft | - | 1 |
| Base Line Lake | B | 11 ft | - | 1 |
| North Lake | B | 12 ft | - | 1 |
| Little Portage Lake | B | 12 ft | - | 1 |
| Sugarloaf Lake; Lyndon Twp | B | 9.5 ft | - | 2 |
| Pleasant Lake Central Basin; Freedom Township | C | 7.2 ft | - | 6 |
| Pleasant Lake Northwest Basin; Freedom Township | C | 5.8 ft | - | 6 |
| Sugarloaf Lake | C | 9.5 ft | - | 2 |
| Pleasant Lake | D | 6.3 ft | - | 1 |
| First Sister Lake | F | 3 ft | - | 3 |
| Second Sister Lake | F | 3 ft | - | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Washtenaw County lakes?
Washtenaw County, Michigan has 31 documented fish species across 15 graded lakes, including Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Bluntnose Minnow, Iowa Darter, Yellow Bullhead.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Washtenaw County?
Silver Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Washtenaw County lakes with a documented fishery.