Top fish species at Lawton Drain

Rock bass
Rock bass
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Rock bass

7 in · 1 lb

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General info

Lawton Drain is a stream located in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rock bass.

Location

42°10′5.7″N 85°52′22″W
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Fishing regulations at Lawton Drain, 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

Lawton

1.4 miles away

Mattawan

5.6 miles away

Decatur

6.7 miles away

Lawrence

9.8 miles away

Marcellus

10.3 miles away

Gobles

13.4 miles away

Portage

14.6 miles away

Hartford

15.2 miles away

Bloomingdale

15.5 miles away

Breedsville

16.1 miles away

Kalamazoo

16.3 miles away

Vandalia

17.4 miles away

Dowagiac

17.7 miles away

Cassopolis

19.0 miles away

Three Rivers

19.8 miles away

Paw Paw Lake

20.8 miles away

Otsego

21.9 miles away

Coloma

22.3 miles away

Scotts

23.6 miles away

Mendon

24.1 miles away

Allegan

25.0 miles away

Eau Claire

25.5 miles away

Richland

25.7 miles away

South Haven

25.8 miles away

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FAQ about Lawton Drain fishing

the Lawton Drain is a stream located in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°10′5.7″N 85°52′22″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Lawton Drain 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 the Lawton Drain are:
  • Rock bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Lawton Drain 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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