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Buddy's Pond

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Michigan, United States

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Buddy's Pond is a lake located in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Bluegill.

Location

43°00′54.1″N 86°01′37.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Buddy's Pond?

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Fishing regulations at Buddy's Pond, 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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Ravenna

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Norton Shores

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Holland

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Wyoming

18.3 miles away

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18.7 miles away

Sparta

18.7 miles away

Grand Rapids

19.1 miles away

Casnovia

19.3 miles away

Kent City

19.8 miles away

Cutlerville

21.6 miles away

Northview

21.6 miles away

East Grand Rapids

21.7 miles away

Kentwood

23.7 miles away

Grant

24.7 miles away

Dorr

25.3 miles away

Forest Hills

27.5 miles away

Cannonsburg

28.2 miles away

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FAQ about Buddy's Pond fishing

📍 Where is Buddy's Pond located?
Buddy's Pond is a lake located in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°00′54.1″N 86°01′37.5″W
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🎣 Where on Buddy's Pond is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Buddy's Pond 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.
🐟 What species are in Buddy's Pond?
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📢 What are the latest Buddy's Pond fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Buddy's Pond?

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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