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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Barton Lake

Michigan, United States

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Barton Lake fishing reports

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Bowfin

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Largemouth bass

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Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Pumpkinseed

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General info

Barton Lake is a lake located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, and Rock bass.

Location

42Β°05β€²50.4β€³N 85Β°33β€²49.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Barton Lake, MI

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of June 29, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Portage

7.2 miles away

Kalamazoo

12.3 miles away

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21.9 miles away

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22.0 miles away

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25.8 miles away

Coldwater

30.8 miles away

Elkhart

34.7 miles away

Granger

38.5 miles away

Goshen

38.7 miles away

Niles

39.5 miles away

Angola

42.5 miles away

Mishawaka

42.6 miles away

Benton Harbor

45.4 miles away

South Bend

46.5 miles away

Hillsdale

49.1 miles away

Charlotte

49.5 miles away

Cutlerville

51.6 miles away

Holland

53.7 miles away

Kentwood

54.4 miles away

Wyoming

55.3 miles away

Grandville

56.3 miles away

Jenison

57.5 miles away

East Grand Rapids

58.7 miles away

Forest Hills

59.6 miles away

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FAQ about Barton Lake fishing

Barton Lake is a lake located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°05β€²50.4β€³N 85Β°33β€²49.5β€³W
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