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Belleville Lake Fishing
A 1,254-acre Michigan lake in Wayne County.
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Belleville Lake: size, place and fish
Wayne County holds Belleville Lake, a lake of 1,254 acres. The nearest Census place is Belleville, roughly 2 miles from the shore point. Management unit: Lake Erie; peninsula: Lower Peninsula. Its water heads toward the Western Lake Erie basin, in the Huron/Erie Lake Plains ecoregion.
MDNR records name black bullhead, black crappie, channel catfish, spotted sucker, tadpole madtom and white crappie. You can launch at 2 public launches. A 2023 satellite estimate shows about 4 feet of visibility. MDNR flags it as a Family Friendly Fishing spot.
1,254acres
2public launches
4 ftsatellite clarity
18fish on record
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What swims in Belleville Lake
Each fish below has an MDNR record tied to Belleville Lake.
Black bullhead Black crappie Channel catfish Spotted sucker Tadpole madtom White crappie Bullhead Common carp Catfish Crappie Largemouth bass Muskellunge Northern pike Smallmouth bass White sucker Sunfish Walleye Yellow perch
How often surveys found each fish at Belleville Lake
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Spotted sucker | 8 | 1973 |
| White crappie | 5 | 1973 |
| Black bullhead | 1 | 1973 |
| Black crappie | 1 | 1973 |
| Channel catfish | 1 | 1973 |
| Tadpole madtom | 1 | 1973 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Launches
Launch sites at Belleville Lake
- Belleville Lake East Boat Access4 lanes, 124 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Maybury State Park
- Belleville Lake West Boat Access1 lane, 37 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Maybury State Park
Fishing sites along Belleville Lake
- Belleville Lake (Rawsonville Road access) fishing site, Belleville , MI.fishing pier, 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., pier
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity
The color and clarity of Belleville Lake
EGLE derives the Belleville Lake readings from Landsat, July through September.
Algae, measured as chlorophyll a, ran 24.41 micrograms per liter in 2023.
EGLE Michigan Inland Lakes Water Clarity layer (Landsat, July to September), checked October 2026. Depth is not published here: the layer depth fields are unreliable.
Regulations
Season dates at Belleville Lake
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout in unclassified lakes | 5, no more than 3 of which may be 15 inches or greater; minimum 8 inches | Open all year |
The table gives the statewide inland limits Belleville Lake falls under on the Lower Peninsula.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Tournaments
Club and trail events on Belleville Lake
See the Belleville Lake tournament page for organizers and weights.
Compare
Belleville Lake compared with close lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Lake | 1,254 | 2 | 4 | 18 | |
| Ford Lake, Washtenaw County | 3 miles west | 958 | 1 | 4.6 | 25 |
| Huron River near Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, 54 acres | 6 miles northwest | 54 | 0 | 7.3 | 17 |
| Huron River near Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, 100 acres | 7 miles northwest | 100 | 0 | 7.6 | 2 |
| Geddes Pond | 9 miles northwest | 195 | 0 | 9.1 | 10 |
| Washago Pond | 10 miles southeast | 18 | 0 | 11 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Nearby
A short drive from Belleville Lake
Lakes in the same corner as Belleville Lake
- Ford Lake, Washtenaw County3 miles west
- Huron River near Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, 54 acres6 miles northwest
- Huron River near Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, 100 acres7 miles northwest
- Geddes Pond9 miles northwest
- Washago Pond10 miles southeast
Shops to stop at on the way to Belleville Lake
- Fish On Bait & Tackle, 885 Sumpter Rdbait and tackle shop, Belleville, 2 miles
- Marty's Fishon Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Van Buren Twp, 2 miles
- Kathy Hourihanmarina, Superior Charter Township, 4 miles
- Bass N Sportbait and tackle shop, Ypsilanti, 4 miles
- Sandy's Marinabait and tackle shop, Belleville, 4 miles
- Schultz Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Ypsilanti, 5 miles
Guides that list Belleville Lake
- Charters by Gregcharter, Belleville, (734) 796-4948
- Michigan Guide Inccharter, Novi, (248) 305-7337
- Net Dreams Fishing Charterscharter, Monroe, (734) 730-1272
- Wilderness Journey- BWCA Guide & Outfitterfishing guide, Novi, (734) 664-0353
Base camps for Belleville Lake
- Belleville2 miles
- Ypsilanti5 miles
- Romulus8 miles
Counties that Belleville Lake spans
- Wayne Countyseat: Detroit
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Fish ID
Species to expect at Belleville Lake
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Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
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Answers
Things to settle before fishing Belleville Lake
Which part of Michigan holds Belleville Lake?
Its shore is in Wayne County, Lake Erie Management Unit, about 2 miles from Belleville.
What size is Belleville Lake?
1,254 acres of surface water.
Does Belleville Lake have a public boat launch?
MDNR maps 2 public launches; Belleville Lake East Boat Access is a good start.
What swims in Belleville Lake?
black bullhead, black crappie, channel catfish, spotted sucker, tadpole madtom, white crappie and bullhead, per MDNR records.
Which MDNR rules govern Belleville Lake?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
Can a visitor fish Belleville Lake on a Michigan license?
Anglers 17 and older carry a Michigan all-species fishing license: $26 a year for residents, $76 for nonresidents, $11 for seniors or $10 for one day.
Does Belleville Lake run clear or murky?
Summer 2023 imagery: about 4 feet.
Who sells bait nearest Belleville Lake?
Fish On Bait & Tackle sits about 2 miles from the lake.
Pick a weekend for Belleville Lake
The license page holds every Michigan fee and season.