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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

8 in Β· 2 oz

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Yellow perch

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American gizzard shad

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Pumpkinseed

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American gizzard shad

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Black bullhead

13 in Β· 1 lb 6 oz

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General info

Burgess Lake is a lake located in Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellow perch, American gizzard shad, and Largemouth bass.

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Location

43Β°09β€²18.1β€³N 85Β°17β€²21.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Burgess 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 18, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Burgess Lake fishing

Burgess Lake is a lake located in Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
43Β°09β€²18.1β€³N 85Β°17β€²21.1β€³W
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