Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County Fishing
A 1,174-acre Michigan reservoir in Genesee County.
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Meet Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
Plan on 1,174 acres of open reservoir at Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County in Genesee County. Columbiaville is the closest town on the Census list, around 4 miles away. The MDNR handles it from the Southern Lake Huron unit; it is a Lower Peninsula water. The lake lies in the Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains ecoregion and the Southwestern Lake Huron-Lake Huron basin.
Recent MDNR records show common carp, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike and smallmouth bass. MDNR access data map 1 public launch. Landsat-based Secchi depth averaged about 3.9 feet in 2023. It is on the MDNR Family Friendly Fishing list.
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The species chips for Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County draw on the MDNR Fish Atlas, its fishing site lists and stocking logs.
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Ramps serving Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
- Holloway Reservoir Boat Accessboat ramp; Genesee County
MDNR fishing sites at Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
- Holloway Reservoir fishing site, Richfieldfishing pier, Dawn until dusk, pier
More launches around Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
- Norway LandingFlint River – South Branch, 6 miles east
- Sawdel Lake Boat AccessSawdel Lake, 6 miles east
- Nepessing Lake Boat AccessNepessing Lake, 8 miles southeast
- Long Lake Boat Access near LapeerLong Lake, 12 miles east
- Watts Lake Boat AccessWatts Lake, 12 miles east
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Water clarity at Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
Satellite Secchi depth for Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County comes from EGLE summer averages (meters in the source, feet here).
Chlorophyll a was estimated at 31.22 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.
Keeper rules posted for Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
| 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 |
Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County follows the statewide inland table for the Lower Peninsula, plus any county exception below.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Heaviest Michigan fish from Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
| Species | Weight lb | Length in | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Bass | 3.62 | 20 | 1965 |
MDNR State Record Fish table (year only; no angler names printed). All Michigan records.
Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County next to nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County | 1,174 | 1 | 3.9 | 10 | |
| Sawdel Lake | 6 miles east | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| Otter Lake, Lapeer County | 7 miles north | 68 | 0 | 13.6 | 0 |
| Nepessing Lake | 8 miles southeast | 427 | 1 | 10.3 | 0 |
| C S Mott Lake | 9 miles west | 596 | 1 | 2.7 | 0 |
| Long Lake near Lapeer, Lapeer County, 205 acres | 12 miles east | 205 | 1 | 8.9 | 0 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Near Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
Nearby inland lakes for a Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County trip
- Sawdel Lake6 miles east
- Otter Lake, Lapeer County7 miles north
- Nepessing Lake8 miles southeast
- C S Mott Lake9 miles west
- Long Lake near Lapeer, Lapeer County, 205 acres12 miles east
Tackle stores within a drive of Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
- M 15 Bait and Tackle Davisonbait and tackle shop, Davison, 3 miles
- Fishing Tackle Grab Bagbait and tackle shop, Davison, 3 miles
- Lapeer Boat Servicesmarina, Lapeer, 7 miles
- Sam & Sam Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Genesee, 8 miles
- Ed's Archery & Sporting Goods Incbait and tackle shop, Clio, 9 miles
- Bait Mastersbait and tackle shop, Flint, 10 miles
Hiring a guide for Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
- Take Me Fishin Michigancharter, Waterford, (248) 343-9970
- Waters Edge Fish Artistrycharter, LAke Orion, (248) 693-6990
- Woodland Rivers Guide Servicecharter, Rochester Hills, (248) 608-0908
- Walleye Kingfishing guide, Waterford, (231) 557-2755
Places to stay around Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
- Columbiaville4 miles
- Otisville5 miles
- Davison7 miles
County fishing pages for Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
- Genesee Countyseat: Flint
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Lakes and streams near Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County, pictured
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The usual questions about Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County
How far is Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County from a Michigan town?
It lies in Genesee County, Southern Lake Huron Management Unit, about 4 miles from Columbiaville.
How large is Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County?
1,174 acres, by EGLE mapping.
Which launch serves Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County?
There are 1 public launch; Holloway Reservoir Boat Access has the most lanes.
Which species are in Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County?
The MDNR names common carp, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass and sunfish.
What are the keeper rules for Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
Which Michigan license covers Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County?
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.
Is Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County a clear lake?
Roughly 3.9 feet (2023 satellite estimate).
Where do Holloway Reservoir, Genesee County anglers pick up worms?
M 15 Bait and Tackle Davison, about 3 miles away.
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