White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County Fishing
A 2,458-acre Michigan lake in Muskegon County, trout lake Type F.
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Meet White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
Plan on 2,458 acres of open lake at White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County in Muskegon County. Whitehall is the closest town on the Census list, around 2 miles away. The MDNR handles it from the Central Lake Michigan unit; it is a Lower Peninsula water. The lake lies in the Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains ecoregion and the Lake Michigan basin.
Recent MDNR records show shorthead redhorse, walleye, muskellunge and trout. MDNR access data map 1 public launch. Landsat-based Secchi depth averaged about 9 feet in 2023.
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The species chips for White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County draw on the MDNR Fish Atlas, its fishing site lists and stocking logs.
Fish Atlas collections at White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County by species
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Shorthead redhorse | 1 | 1974 |
| Bluegill | 2 | 1936 |
| Johnny darter | 2 | 1936 |
| Northern logperch | 2 | 1936 |
| Western banded killifish | 2 | 1936 |
| Blackchin shiner | 1 | 1936 |
| Bluntnose minnow | 1 | 1936 |
| Brown bullhead | 1 | 1936 |
| Common shiner | 1 | 1936 |
| Largemouth bass | 1 | 1936 |
| Pumpkinseed | 1 | 1936 |
| Yellow bullhead | 1 | 1936 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
How the MDNR classes White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County for trout
| Rule | Value for White Lake |
|---|---|
| Regulation | Type F Non Designated |
| Fishing season | January 1st to December 31st |
| Possession season | January 1st to December 31st |
| Daily possession | 5 fish in any combination, but no more than 3 fish of any one species, except up to 5 salmon (Chinook or coho) may be retained. Zero (0) Artic Grayling. |
| Tackle | All types of natural bait and artificial lures may be used. Nov 1 – Nov 30, it shall be unlawful to use other than one single-pointed un-weighted hook measuring ½-inch or less from point to shank |
| Minimum sizes | brook 10", brown 10", rainbow 10", splake 10", lake trout 10", Chinook 10", coho 10", pink 10", Atlantic 10" |
Trout and salmon in White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County follow the Type F lake rules shown.
MDNR Trout and Salmon Inland Lake Regulation Types layer and 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 42-65.
Ramps serving White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
- Montague Roesler Park6 lanes, 45 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, fish cleaning station, Recreation Passport; City of Montague
More launches around White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
- Duck Lake State ParkDuck Lake, 4 miles southwest
- Muskegon State Park – Snug HarborMuskegon Lake, 10 miles south
- Fisherman's LandingMuskegon Lake, 12 miles southeast
- Hartshorn Boat AccessMuskegon Lake, 12 miles southeast
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Water clarity at White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
Satellite Secchi depth for White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County comes from EGLE summer averages (meters in the source, feet here).
Chlorophyll a was estimated at 5.43 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 White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon 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 and salmon (lake Type F) | 5 fish in any combination, but no more than 3 of any one species, except up to 5 salmon (Chinook or coho); minimum brook 10", brown/rainbow/splake 10", lake trout 10", Chinook/coho/pink 10", | Open all year |
White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon 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.
The plant history of White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
MDNR crews planted White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County 4 times (2024 to 2026), 405,974 fish, chiefly walleye.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Walleye | Muskegon | 3.1 in | 201,334 |
| November 6, 2024 | Muskellunge | Great Lakes | 22.2 in | 3,857 |
| June 4, 2024 | Walleye | Muskegon | 3.8 in | 113,712 |
| June 4, 2024 | Walleye | Muskegon | 3.8 in | 87,071 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026. Michigan stocking.
White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County in the MDNR tournament system
MDNR tournament registrations and published winners for White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County sit on one page.
White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County next to nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County | 2,458 | 1 | 9 | 4 | |
| White Lake near Montague, Muskegon County, 76 acres | 2 miles northeast | 76 | 0 | 3.2 | 0 |
| Sadony Bayou | 3 miles west | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| Duck Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County | 4 miles south | 254 | 1 | 12.5 | 0 |
| Big Blue Lake | 9 miles northeast | 336 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Muskegon Lake | 11 miles south | 4,234 | 5 | 6.4 | 4 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Near White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
Nearby inland lakes for a White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County trip
- White Lake near Montague, Muskegon County, 76 acres2 miles northeast
- Sadony Bayou3 miles west
- Duck Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County4 miles south
- Big Blue Lake9 miles northeast
- Muskegon Lake11 miles south
Tackle stores within a drive of White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
- Whitehall Landing Incmarina, Whitehall, 1 mile
- Duneshore Boatingmarina, Whitehall, 2 miles
- White Lake Mooringsmarina, Whitehall, 2 miles
- Alp Trading Cobait and tackle shop, Whitehall, 2 miles
- Crosswinds Marine Servicemarina, Whitehall, 2 miles
- Whitehall Municipal Marinamarina, Whitehall, 2 miles
Hiring a guide for White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
- Princess Bel Charterscharter, Montague, (231) 894-5437
- RUN-N-GUN CHARTERS LLCcharter, Muskegon, (231) 740-7697
- Rack Em Up Sport Fishingcharter, Muskegon, (231) 557-2368
- steelheadcharterscharter, Muskegon, (231) 329-2117
Places to stay around White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
- Whitehall2 miles
- Montague2 miles
- Lakewood Club6 miles
County fishing pages for White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
- Muskegon Countyseat: Muskegon
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The usual questions about White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County
How far is White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County from a Michigan town?
It lies in Muskegon County, Central Lake Michigan Management Unit, about 2 miles from Whitehall.
How large is White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County?
2,458 acres, by EGLE mapping.
Which launch serves White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County?
There are 1 public launch; Montague Roesler Park has the most lanes.
Which species are in White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County?
The MDNR names shorthead redhorse, walleye, muskellunge and trout.
What are the keeper rules for White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
Which Michigan license covers White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County?
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
Is White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County a clear lake?
Roughly 9 feet (2023 satellite estimate).
Where do White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County anglers pick up worms?
Whitehall Landing Inc, about 1 mile away.
Which fish are planted in White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County?
Latest year on file, 2026: 201,334 walleye.
Can I use bait for trout on White Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County?
Type F (type f non designated): 5 fish in any combination, but no more than 3 fish of any one species, except up to 5 salmon (Chinook or coho) may be retained. Zero (0) Artic Grayling. Season january 1st to december 31st.
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