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Woods Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Michigan, United States

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Top fish species at Woods Lake

Northern pike
Northern pike
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General info

Woods Lake is a lake located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike.

Location

42°48′46.2″N 84°02′53.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Woods 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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Cities nearby

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5.2 miles away

Morrice

7.0 miles away

Durand

7.5 miles away

Fowlerville

10.7 miles away

Webberville

12.2 miles away

Shaftsburg

12.5 miles away

Lennon

13.3 miles away

Owosso

14.2 miles away

Williamston

14.9 miles away

Howell

15.3 miles away

Swartz Creek

15.3 miles away

Laingsburg

16.2 miles away

Fenton

16.9 miles away

Lake Victoria

18.0 miles away

Haslett

18.4 miles away

Hartland

18.7 miles away

Flushing

20.3 miles away

Ovid

21.1 miles away

Flint

23.2 miles away

Oakley

23.6 miles away

Brighton

23.7 miles away

Burton

25.2 miles away

Montrose

26.3 miles away

Mount Morris

27.5 miles away

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FAQ about Woods Lake fishing

Woods Lake is a lake located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°48′46.2″N 84°02′53.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Woods 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 Woods Lake are:
The latest Woods 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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