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Boulder Lake

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Michigan, United States

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 2 lb 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 4 lb

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16 in · 2 lb

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General info

Boulder Lake is a lake located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed.

Location

42°49′42.3″N 83°16′36.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Boulder Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Boulder 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.

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Cities nearby

Lake Orion

3.5 miles away

Leonard

7.2 miles away

Metamora

7.9 miles away

Ortonville

8.5 miles away

Auburn Hills

10.8 miles away

Pontiac

12.4 miles away

Rochester

12.6 miles away

Rochester Hills

12.9 miles away

Almont

13.4 miles away

Romeo

13.9 miles away

Lapeer

15.1 miles away

Attica

15.2 miles away

Troy

18.3 miles away

Birmingham

19.8 miles away

Armada

20.0 miles away

Clawson

21.2 miles away

Sterling Heights

21.2 miles away

Capac

21.6 miles away

Royal Oak

23.0 miles away

Berkley

23.3 miles away

Madison Heights

23.9 miles away

Farmington Hills

24.2 miles away

Southfield

24.3 miles away

Oak Park

25.6 miles away

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FAQ about Boulder Lake fishing

📍 Where is Boulder Lake located?
Boulder Lake is a lake located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°49′42.3″N 83°16′36.6″W
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🎣 Where on Boulder Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Boulder Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Boulder Lake?
The most common species in Boulder Lake are:
  • Largemouth bass - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Pumpkinseed - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Boulder Lake fishing reports?
The latest Boulder Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Boulder Lake?

Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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