Top fish species at Macatawa Channel

Macatawa Channel fishing reports

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Lake char

33 in · 11 lb

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Channel catfish

32 in · 20 lb

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Freshwater drum

28 in · 17 lb

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Channel catfish

22 in · 5 lb

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White perch

10 in · 6 oz

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Freshwater drum

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White bass

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Freshwater drum

15 in · 4 lb

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Freshwater drum

17 in · 5 lb

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Round goby

7 in · 2 oz

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General info

Macatawa Channel is an estuary located in Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Freshwater drum, Largemouth bass, and Channel catfish.

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Location

42°46′21.7″N 86°12′33.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Macatawa Channel, MI

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Cities nearby

Holland

5.6 miles away

Grand Haven

19.5 miles away

Allendale

19.7 miles away

Jenison

21.5 miles away

Grandville

24.6 miles away

Wyoming

26.7 miles away

Norton Shores

27.0 miles away

Cutlerville

27.5 miles away

Walker

27.7 miles away

Grand Rapids

30.9 miles away

Muskegon

31.5 miles away

Kentwood

32.2 miles away

East Grand Rapids

32.7 miles away

Otsego

33.9 miles away

Northview

36.0 miles away

Forest Hills

38.6 miles away

Whitehall

43.9 miles away

Kalamazoo

46.7 miles away

Benton Harbor

47.0 miles away

Portage

50.6 miles away

Ionia

59.2 miles away

Battle Creek

59.7 miles away

Niles

64.8 miles away

Charlotte

71.5 miles away

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FAQ about Macatawa Channel fishing

Macatawa Channel is an estuary located in Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°46′21.7″N 86°12′33.1″W
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