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Donovan Lake

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Michigan, United States

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Black crappie

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General info

Donovan Lake is a lake located in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Black crappie, and Largemouth bass.

Location

42°15′30.8″N 86°07′34.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Donovan 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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Chesterton

65.9 miles away

Portage

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Valparaiso

71.9 miles away

Lake Station

75.1 miles away

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77.9 miles away

Hobart

78.2 miles away

East Chicago

80.2 miles away

Merrillville

81.9 miles away

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FAQ about Donovan Lake fishing

Donovan Lake is a lake located in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°15′30.8″N 86°07′34.7″W
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