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Leary Drain

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Michigan, United States

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Top fish species at Leary Drain

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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General info

Leary Drain is a canal located in Ionia County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

42°52′14.5″N 85°10′49.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Leary Drain, 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

Clarksville

3.7 miles away

Saranac

4.3 miles away

Lake Odessa

6.5 miles away

Ionia

9.2 miles away

Lowell

9.5 miles away

Freeport

10.1 miles away

Sunfield

12.1 miles away

Lyons

14.2 miles away

Portland

14.2 miles away

Belding

15.8 miles away

Mulliken

16.2 miles away

Hastings

16.2 miles away

Forest Hills

16.8 miles away

Caledonia

17.8 miles away

Middleville

18.2 miles away

Vermontville

18.6 miles away

Nashville

19.0 miles away

Palo

19.3 miles away

Cannonsburg

19.4 miles away

Kentwood

20.9 miles away

East Grand Rapids

22.3 miles away

Dowling

24.3 miles away

Grand Rapids

24.9 miles away

Cutlerville

25.1 miles away

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FAQ about Leary Drain fishing

Leary Drain is a canal located in Ionia County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°52′14.5″N 85°10′49.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Leary Drain 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.
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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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