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Watkins Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Michigan, United States

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Watkins Lake fishing reports

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

23 in · 5 lb 3 oz

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General info

Watkins Lake is a lake located in Jackson County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Washtenaw County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Yellow perch and Largemouth bass.

Location

42°07′28.9″N 84°08′8.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Watkins 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

Jackson

16.0 miles away

Adrian

16.3 miles away

Ann Arbor

23.2 miles away

Ypsilanti

27.6 miles away

Hillsdale

29.1 miles away

South Lyon

33.9 miles away

Sylvania

36.1 miles away

Wayne

39.7 miles away

Romulus

40.0 miles away

Westland

40.9 miles away

Holt

41.0 miles away

Novi

41.1 miles away

Wixom

41.3 miles away

Okemos

42.6 miles away

Haslett

45.4 miles away

Coldwater

46.0 miles away

Lansing

46.1 miles away

East Lansing

46.6 miles away

Charlotte

46.8 miles away

Waverly

49.6 miles away

Fenton

51.3 miles away

Angola

55.7 miles away

Battle Creek

57.2 miles away

Owosso

60.2 miles away

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FAQ about Watkins Lake fishing

Watkins Lake is a lake located in Jackson County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Washtenaw County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
42°07′28.9″N 84°08′8.7″W
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