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A 797-acre Michigan lake in Jackson County.
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Wamplers Lake for visiting anglers
EGLE mapping gives Wamplers Lake 797 acres of surface water inside Jackson County. Base a trip in Vineyard Lake, about 3 miles from the lake. MDNR biologists of the Southern Lake Michigan unit cover it (Lower Peninsula). EPA ecoregion: Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains. Watershed: Western Lake Erie.
Anglers can expect bullhead, common carp, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and muskellunge, per MDNR records. Boaters reach it through 1 public launch. In 2023, July to September imagery gave roughly 7.6 feet of clarity. Family Friendly Fishing lists it, a sign of easy access for kids.
797acres
1public launches
7.6 ftsatellite clarity
12fish on record
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Fish recorded in Wamplers Lake
Chips below show what the MDNR has documented in Wamplers Lake.
Bullhead Common carp Catfish Crappie Largemouth bass Muskellunge Northern pike Smallmouth bass White sucker Sunfish Walleye Yellow perch
MDNR Fish Atlas records from Wamplers Lake
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Blackchin shiner | 1 | 1927 |
| Spotfin shiner | 1 | 1927 |
| Yellow perch | 1 | 1925 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Launches
Getting a boat onto Wamplers Lake
- Wamplers Lake Boat Access4 lanes, 84 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Hayes State Park
Bank fishing on Wamplers Lake
- Wamplers Lake and connecting Round Lake fishing site, Onsted and Brooklyn- Michiganfishing pier, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., pier
Other public launches near Wamplers Lake
- Round Lake Boat Access near OnstedRound Lake, 1 mile east
- Allens Lake Boat AccessAllen Lake, 2 miles southwest
- Sand Lake Boat AccessSand Lake, 2 miles southeast
- Grassy Lake Boat AccessGrassy Lake, 5 miles southwest
- Deep Lake Boat Access near OnstedDeep Lake, 5 miles southwest
- One Mile Lake Boat AccessOne Mile Lake, 5 miles west
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity
Satellite clarity readings for Wamplers Lake
Clarity at Wamplers Lake is estimated from summer Landsat scenes by EGLE.
EGLE put 2023 chlorophyll a at 7.39 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.
Regulations
Size and bag limits on Wamplers 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 |
For Wamplers Lake, statewide inland limits for the Lower Peninsula apply unless an exception is listed.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Tournaments
Event dates for Wamplers Lake
Dates and winners for Wamplers Lake are on its tournament page.
Compare
Lakes around Wamplers Lake side by side
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wamplers Lake | 797 | 1 | 7.6 | 12 | |
| Iron Lake, Lenawee County | 1 mile south | 77 | 0 | 13.5 | 4 |
| Mud Lake near Vineyard Lake, Jackson County | 1 mile northeast | 120 | 0 | 5.9 | 3 |
| Round Lake near Onsted, Lenawee County | 1 mile east | 67 | 1 | 15.1 | 0 |
| Allen Lake, Lenawee County | 2 miles southwest | 63 | 1 | 15.9 | 3 |
| Stony Lake, Lenawee County | 2 miles west | 63 | 0 | 17.1 | 15 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Nearby
In the Wamplers Lake area
More Michigan lakes by Wamplers Lake
- Iron Lake, Lenawee County1 mile south
- Mud Lake near Vineyard Lake, Jackson County1 mile northeast
- Round Lake near Onsted, Lenawee County1 mile east
- Allen Lake, Lenawee County2 miles southwest
- Stony Lake, Lenawee County2 miles west
Stores that outfit Wamplers Lake anglers
- Docksidesupply.Commarina, Onsted, under a mile
- Irish Hills Marina & Boat Storagebait and tackle shop, Brooklyn, under a mile
- Steve's Marinamarina, Onsted, 2 miles
- Vineyard Lake Marina IImarina, Brooklyn, 4 miles
- Lock & Key Storagemarina, Napoleon, 8 miles
- Eagle Point Marina & Boat Clubmarina, Clarklake, 9 miles
Captains who run Wamplers Lake
- Carls Charterscharter, La Salle, (734) 484-3756
- Charters by Gregcharter, Belleville, (734) 796-4948
- Murphys Fish Taxidermyfishing guide, Howell, (517) 548-6857
Where to sleep for a trip to Wamplers Lake
- Vineyard Lake3 miles
- Onsted5 miles
- Brooklyn5 miles
Wamplers Lake county guides
- Jackson Countyseat: Jackson
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Answers
Asked and answered: fishing Wamplers Lake
Where in Michigan does Wamplers Lake lie?
Jackson County, Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit, about 3 miles from Vineyard Lake is where it sits.
What is the surface area of Wamplers Lake in acres?
EGLE measures 797 acres.
Where is the ramp at Wamplers Lake?
1 public launch, including Wamplers Lake Boat Access.
Does Wamplers Lake hold bluegill and other panfish?
MDNR records list bullhead, common carp, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and northern pike.
What size limits cover Wamplers Lake?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
Does fishing Wamplers Lake call for 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.
How many feet of visibility does Wamplers Lake have?
In 2023, about 7.6 feet.
Which Michigan bait counter is the shortest drive from Wamplers Lake?
Closest on our list: Docksidesupply.Com at under a mile.
Spend a morning casting Wamplers Lake
Buy the all-species license before you leave home.