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Fishing in East Lansing, MI

Michigan, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These East Lansing spots deliver

Top fish species in East Lansing

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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Steelhead

Grand River

26 in · 7 lb 3 oz

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Smallmouth bass

Grand River

19 in · 4 lb 2 oz

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Smallmouth bass

Grand River

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Lake whitefish

Grand River

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Lake whitefish

Grand River

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Coho salmon

Grand River

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Coho salmon

Grand River

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Coho salmon

Grand River

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Coho salmon

Grand River

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Northern pike

Grand River

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About East Lansing fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around East Lansing, Michigan. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 7,592 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,572 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 1,306 catches for Northern pike.

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Fishing regulations in East Lansing

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about East Lansing fishing

Anglers in East Lansing, MI recommend these top fishing spots: Grand River, Thornapple River, Red Cedar River, Lake Ovid, and Lake Lansing.
Most commonly caught species around East Lansing, MI:
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