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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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General info

Ames Drain is a canal located in Bay County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Midland County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Largemouth bass.

Location

43°34′14.8″N 84°09′24″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Ames Drain?

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Fishing regulations at Ames 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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Cadillac

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Forest Hills

79.3 miles away

Northview

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FAQ about Ames Drain fishing

Ames Drain is a canal located in Bay County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Midland County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
43°34′14.8″N 84°09′24″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Ames 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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