Wabasis Lake Fishing
A 404-acre Michigan lake in Kent County.
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A first look at Wabasis Lake
Wabasis Lake spreads across 404 acres in Kent County, by the EGLE inland lake layer. About 7 miles separates Wabasis Lake from Greenville. On the Lower Peninsula, it belongs to the Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit. Ecoregion Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains; basin Southeastern Lake Michigan.
Species found since 1970 include walleye. The shore holds 1 public launch. EGLE satellite clarity: about 9.5 feet (2023).
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MDNR sources behind the Wabasis Lake list: Fish Atlas surveys since 1970, stocking events and access site lists.
Survey history for Wabasis Lake
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Blackchin shiner | 1 | 1952 |
| Blacknose shiner | 1 | 1952 |
| Bluegill | 1 | 1952 |
| Bluntnose minnow | 1 | 1952 |
| Bowfin | 1 | 1952 |
| Brook silverside | 1 | 1952 |
| Brown bullhead | 1 | 1952 |
| Hornyhead chub | 1 | 1952 |
| Iowa darter | 1 | 1952 |
| Largemouth bass | 1 | 1952 |
| Least darter | 1 | 1952 |
| Mottled sculpin | 1 | 1952 |
| Pumpkinseed | 1 | 1952 |
| Rock bass | 1 | 1952 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Public launches on Wabasis Lake
- Wabasis Lake Park4 lanes, 48 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet; Kent County
Launch sites a short tow from Wabasis Lake
- Big Pine Island Lake Boat AccessBig Pine Island Lake, 3 miles south
- Murray Lake East Boat AccessMurray Lake, 8 miles south
- Murray Lake West Boat AccessMurray Lake, 8 miles south
- Belding Dam Boat AccessFlat River, 8 miles east
- Ingalls Road Boat AccessFlat River, 8 miles southeast
- Belding Dam Impoundment Boat AccessFlat River, 9 miles east
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
How clear Wabasis Lake runs
The Wabasis Lake clarity bars are EGLE July to September satellite averages, shown in feet.
The 2023 chlorophyll a estimate is 5.57 micrograms per liter.
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.
Harvest rules on Wabasis 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 |
These are the Lower Peninsula inland rows that cover Wabasis Lake.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Recent fish plants in Wabasis Lake
From 2024 to 2024 the table shows 2 plants and 1,672 fish for Wabasis Lake, mainly walleye.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2024 | Walleye | Muskegon | 20.3 in | 1,122 |
| October 22, 2024 | Walleye | Muskegon | 20.2 in | 550 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026. Michigan stocking.
Sizing up Wabasis Lake against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabasis Lake | 404 | 1 | 9.5 | 1 | |
| Big Pine Island Lake | 3 miles south | 195 | 1 | 10.7 | 0 |
| Ziegenfuss Lake | 3 miles northeast | 45 | 0 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Bostwick Lake | 5 miles southwest | 213 | 0 | 10.1 | 0 |
| Pickerel Lake, Kent County | 6 miles southwest | 67 | 0 | 7.8 | 7 |
| Murray Lake, Kent County | 7 miles south | 313 | 2 | 10.1 | 15 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Close by Wabasis Lake
Neighboring lakes to Wabasis Lake
- Big Pine Island Lake3 miles south
- Ziegenfuss Lake3 miles northeast
- Bostwick Lake5 miles southwest
- Pickerel Lake, Kent County6 miles southwest
- Murray Lake, Kent County7 miles south
Live bait and lures near Wabasis Lake
- Dockside Boatworksmarina, Greenville, 3 miles
- Hilltop Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Greenville, 4 miles
- Olson Dock & Liftmarina, Rockford, 5 miles
- Magnum Sportsbait and tackle shop, Greenville, 8 miles
- Murray Lake Marina Incmarina, Lowell, 8 miles
- Great Lakes Fly Fishing Cofly shop, Rockford, 12 miles
Guided trips on Wabasis Lake
- Fishin 4 Trophies Charterscharter, Wyoming, (616) 318-0102
- Getting Bit Guide Servicecharter, Grand Rapids, (616) 570-2946
- Iceberg's River Guide Servicecharter, Grant, (231) 834-8177
- Betts Guide Servicefishing guide, Newaygo, (231) 519-7348
Overnight stops close to Wabasis Lake
- Greenville7 miles
- Cannonsburg8 miles
- Belding8 miles
Where Wabasis Lake sits by county
- Kent Countyseat: Grand Rapids
A Piscifun setup for a day on Wabasis Lake
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Fish an angler meets at Wabasis Lake
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Wabasis Lake questions Michigan anglers ask
In which Michigan county is Wabasis Lake?
Find it in Kent County, Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit, about 7 miles from Greenville.
How many acres does the EGLE layer credit to Wabasis Lake?
About 404 acres.
How many public launches reach Wabasis Lake?
1 public launch; Wabasis Lake Park is the biggest.
Which fish has the MDNR found in Wabasis Lake?
Records show walleye.
Which limits apply on Wabasis Lake?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
What does a license cost to fish Wabasis Lake?
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.
How deep does sunlight reach in Wabasis Lake?
EGLE estimated 9.5 feet in 2023.
Which store on our Michigan list is closest to Wabasis Lake?
Try Dockside Boatworks, roughly 3 miles off.
Does the MDNR plant fish in Wabasis Lake?
The latest MDNR plants on file (2024): 1,122 walleye and 550 walleye.
Haul the boat to Wabasis Lake
Check the limits above, then choose a launch.