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Van Etten Lake
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General info
Van Etten Lake is a lake located in Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, and Walleye.
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Fishing regulations at Van Etten 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 27, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Van Etten Lake fishing
- Northern pike - 28 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
- Walleye - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
- @alanaidem reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @jackson.haefner reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
- @jackson.haefner reported a nice Rock bass.
- @bradypearson8250 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @ethan.haefner reported a nice Blue catfish.
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