Top fish species at Esler Lake

Bluegill
Bluegill
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General info

Esler Lake is a lake located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill.

Location

42°44′56.2″N 83°38′18.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Esler 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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Hartland

8.2 miles away

Ortonville

12.2 miles away

Wixom

16.4 miles away

Byron

16.5 miles away

Brighton

16.9 miles away

Burton

17.2 miles away

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Howell

17.9 miles away

Pontiac

19.1 miles away

Flint

19.2 miles away

South Lyon

19.9 miles away

Lake Orion

20.1 miles away

Novi

20.2 miles away

Auburn Hills

20.7 miles away

Durand

21.1 miles away

Lennon

22.1 miles away

Metamora

22.1 miles away

Fowlerville

23.0 miles away

Flushing

24.0 miles away

Mount Morris

25.6 miles away

Lapeer

25.9 miles away

Webberville

28.1 miles away

Morrice

28.3 miles away

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FAQ about Esler Lake fishing

Esler Lake is a lake located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°44′56.2″N 83°38′18.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Esler Lake 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.
The most common species in Esler Lake are:
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Esler Lake fishing reports are:

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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