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West Branch Lake

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Michigan, United States

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General info

West Branch Lake is a lake located in Alger County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Northern pike.

Location

46°09′60″N 86°43′56.3″W
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Fishing regulations at West Branch 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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West Branch Lake is a lake located in Alger County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°09′60″N 86°43′56.3″W
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