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Macatawa Bay

Michigan, United States

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Macatawa Bay fishing reports

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Walleye

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Smallmouth bass

21 in Β· 5 lb 1 oz

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White perch

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White perch

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White perch

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General info

Macatawa Bay is a lake located in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Allegan County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Freshwater drum, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch.

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42Β°46β€²17.5β€³N 86Β°12β€²5.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Macatawa Bay, 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 May 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Macatawa Bay fishing

Macatawa Bay is a lake located in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Allegan County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
42Β°46β€²17.5β€³N 86Β°12β€²5.4β€³W
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