🐟 What fish can you catch in Paw Paw Lake?

Most commonly caught species around Paw Paw Lake , MI : Largemouth bass - 6,249 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,081 reported catches Bluegill - 906 reported catches Channel catfish - 684 reported catches Northern pike - 622 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Paw Paw Lake fishing reports?

The latest Paw Paw Lake , MI fishing reports are: @reed.tewkesbury reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eagle Lake . @reed.tewkesbury reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eagle Lake . @joshblomeke reported a nice Bluegill at Eagle Lake . @reed.tewkesbury reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eagle Lake . @Shwarm reported a nice Largemouth bass at Black River . .

Fishing in Paw Paw Lake, MI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Paw Paw Lake, Michigan?

Anglers in Paw Paw Lake , MI recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Michigan (MI) , Saint Joseph River , Paw Paw Lake , Magician Lake , Paw Paw River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Paw Paw Lake?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Paw Paw Lake , MI . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Paw Paw Lake?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Paw Paw Lake , MI was a 3 ft / 11 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Me1234567 at Lime Lake on March 10, 2022 .

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Top fish species in Paw Paw Lake

Latest Paw Paw Lake fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Eagle Lake

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Largemouth bass

Eagle Lake

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Bluegill

Eagle Lake

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Largemouth bass

Eagle Lake

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Largemouth bass

Black River

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Golden redhorse

Black River

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Rock bass

Black River

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Brown bullhead

Black River

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Largemouth bass

Bass Lake

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Rock bass

Black River

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Fishing regulations in Paw Paw Lake

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42°12′40.7″N 86°16′33.2″W

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FAQ about Paw Paw Lake fishing

Anglers in Paw Paw Lake, MI recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Michigan (MI), Saint Joseph River, Paw Paw Lake, Magician Lake, and Paw Paw River.

Most commonly caught species around Paw Paw Lake, MI:

Largemouth bass - 6,249 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,081 reported catches
Bluegill - 906 reported catches
Channel catfish - 684 reported catches
Northern pike - 622 reported catches

The latest Paw Paw Lake, MI fishing reports are:

@reed.tewkesbury reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eagle Lake.
@reed.tewkesbury reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eagle Lake.
@joshblomeke reported a nice Bluegill at Eagle Lake.
@reed.tewkesbury reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eagle Lake.
@Shwarm reported a nice Largemouth bass at Black River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Paw Paw Lake, MI. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Paw Paw Lake, MI was a 13 ft caught by Fishbrain user @Chris__2006 at Big Crooked Lake on July 30, 2020.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Paw Paw Lake, MI was a 2 ft / 5.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @andrew-moulder at Black River on June 18, 2025.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Paw Paw Lake, MI was a 3 ft / 11 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Me1234567 at Lime Lake on March 10, 2022.