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Muskrat Lake

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Michigan, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Black crappie

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General info

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

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42°24′53.4″N 85°55′2″W
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Fishing regulations at Muskrat 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

Bloomingdale

3.0 miles away

Gobles

4.2 miles away

Allegan

8.7 miles away

Breedsville

9.1 miles away

Otsego

11.6 miles away

Mattawan

15.3 miles away

Lawrence

15.4 miles away

Fennville

15.7 miles away

Martin

16.5 miles away

Hopkins

16.5 miles away

Lawton

17.4 miles away

South Haven

17.9 miles away

Hartford

19.3 miles away

Kalamazoo

19.4 miles away

Decatur

21.4 miles away

Portage

22.3 miles away

Saugatuck

22.4 miles away

Paw Paw Lake

23.1 miles away

Richland

23.7 miles away

Dorr

23.8 miles away

Coloma

25.5 miles away

Holland

26.1 miles away

Marcellus

27.4 miles away

Dowagiac

31.4 miles away

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FAQ about Muskrat Lake fishing

Muskrat Lake is a lake located in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Allegan County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
42°24′53.4″N 85°55′2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Muskrat 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.
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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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