Fishing near Farmington Hills, Michigan
Oakland County, population 83,986.
- 6 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Where to fish from Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County that counted 83,986 residents in 2020. The quickest lake trip runs 6 miles northeast to Walnut Lake. Cass Lake is the largest lake in the list below at 1,248 acres. For a ramp, try Orchard Lake Boat Access, 7 miles from town.
About 21 miles away, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor opens onto Detroit River. For walleye, 2 lakes around town have records, Newburgh Lake the closest of them. The Clinton River, 15 miles off, is the closest trout stream page. Founder’s Fishing Pier fishing site, Farmington Hills gives bank access about 3 miles away.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Satellite clarity | Trout Type | Fish on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Lake | 6 miles northeast | 236 | 0 | 14.2 ft (2023) | black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead | |
| Orchard Lake, Oakland County | 7 miles north | 796 | 1 | 12.6 ft (2023) | bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed | |
| Wolverine Lake, Oakland County | 8 miles northwest | 269 | 1 | 8.6 ft (2023) | ||
| Green Lake near Orchard Lake Village, Oakland County | 8 miles north | 163 | 0 | 12.8 ft (2023) | lake herring | |
| Newburgh Lake | 9 miles south | 92 | 0 | 7.6 ft (2023) | bluegill, catfish, largemouth bass | |
| Cass Lake | 9 miles north | 1,248 | 1 | 10.8 ft (2023) | lake herring, carp, catfish |
Flowing water near Farmington Hills
- Upper River Rouge4 miles
- Bell Branch6 miles
- River Rouge6 miles
- Middle River Rouge9 miles
- Lower River Rouge14 miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Farmington Hills; EGLE lake layer, MDNR Fish Atlas and trout regulation Types.
Mapped: fishing around Farmington Hills
- Orchard Lake Boat AccessOrchard Lake, 7 miles
- Wolverine Lake Boat AccessWolverine Lake, 7 miles
- Union Lake South Boat AccessUnion Lake, 9 miles
- Dodge #4 State Park – Cass LakeCass Lake, 9 miles
- Proud Lake Campground Boat AccessProud Lake, 9 miles
- Union Lake Boat Access near Orchard Lake VillageUnion Lake, 9 miles
- Proud Lake Boat AccessProud Lake, 10 miles
- Long Lake Boat Access near Wolverine LakeLong Lake, 10 miles
- Crescent Lake Boat AccessCrescent Lake, 11 miles
- Huron Boat AccessHuron River, 11 miles
Shore fishing spots by Farmington Hills
- Founder's Fishing Pier fishing site, Farmington HillsFounder's Fishing Pier, 3 miles
- Maybury Pond fishing site, Northville TwpMaybury Pond, 8 miles
- Newburgh Lake fishing site, LivoniaNewburgh Lake, 9 miles
- Cass Lake fishing site, Orchard Lake VillageCass Lake , 9 miles
- Pontiac Lake fishing site, Waterford and White LakePontiac Lake, 13 miles
- Firefighters' Park fishing site, TroyFirefighters' Park, 13 miles
Where Farmington Hills anglers reach the Great Lakes
- William G. Milliken State Park and HarborDetroit River, 21 miles
- Detroit Erma Henderson ParkLake St. Clair, 22 miles
- Grayhaven State HarborLake St. Clair, 24 miles
USGS stream data around Farmington Hills
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper River Rouge At Farmington, Mi | 7 cfs, 2.98 ft gage height | Oct 24 6:15 am |
| River Rouge At Southfield, Mi | 28 cfs, 4.07 ft gage height | Oct 24 5:30 am |
| Johnson Creek At 7 Mile Rd At Northville, Mi | 6 cfs, 0.63 ft gage height | Oct 24 6:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 24, 2026 6:35 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Help for anglers in Farmington Hills
Live bait and lures near Farmington Hills
- Sierra, 43135 Crescent Blvdbait and tackle shop, Novi, 5 miles
- Rcfishingsurfer.combait and tackle shop, Novi, 5 miles
- Gander Mountain, 43825 W Oaks Drbait and tackle shop, Novi, 5 miles
- Saint Marina Home Dialysismarina, Southfield, 6 miles
- Lakeside Marinemarina, Commerce Township, 6 miles
- Big Game Outdoors Inc.bait and tackle shop, Walled Lake, 7 miles
- Racer's Marine Servicemarina, Commerce Township, 7 miles
- Lakes Area Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Walled Lake, 8 miles
Guided trips on Farmington Hills
- Wilderness Journey- BWCA Guide & Outfitterfishing guide, Novi, (734) 664-0353
- Michigan Guide Inccharter, Novi, (248) 305-7337
- Take Me Fishin Michigancharter, Waterford, (248) 343-9970
- Walleye Kingfishing guide, Waterford, (231) 557-2755
Registered tournaments in the county around Farmington Hills
| Date | Event | Water | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-24 | Cash for Bass | Lake Orion | Bass |
| 2027-05-25 | Cash for Bass | Heron Lake | Bass |
| 2027-05-25 | Cash for Bass | Pontiac Lake | Bass |
| 2027-05-26 | Cash for Bass | Lakeville Lake | Bass |
| 2027-06-01 | Cash for Bass | Lake Orion | Bass |
| 2027-06-01 | Cash for Bass | Wolverine Lake | Bass |
| 2027-06-02 | Cash for Bass | Pontiac Lake | Bass |
| 2027-06-04 | Cash for Bass | Oakland Lake | Bass |
| 2026-10-04 | Sunday funday opens | Kent Lake Pike Marsh | Bass |
| 2026-09-26 | Cash for Bass | Lake Orion | Bass |
MDNR Fishing Tournament Information System, public registrations for Oakland County, checked October 2026.
Record fish and plants near Farmington Hills
| Water | Species | Number | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Lake | Walleye | 29,769 | 2025-06-26 |
| Cass Lake | Walleye | 41,865 | 2025-06-25 |
| Cass Lake | Walleye | 5,846 | 2025-06-06 |
DNR State Record Fish table and MDNR Fish Stocking Report (FSIS), 2024 to 2026.
What anglers around Farmington Hills may keep
| 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 |
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations; walleye and pike rows for the Lower Peninsula. Lake pages show trout Types and any exception.
Close by Farmington Hills
Overnight stops close to Farmington Hills
- Farmington2 miles
- Franklin4 miles
- Bingham Farms5 miles
- Novi6 miles
- Southfield6 miles
Where Farmington Hills sits by county
- Oakland Countyseat: Pontiac
A Piscifun setup for a day on Farmington Hills
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Quick answers for a Farmington Hills fishing base
Which Michigan lake page is the nearest to Farmington Hills?
Walnut Lake, 6 miles northeast.
Which ramp lies nearest Farmington Hills?
Orchard Lake Boat Access, about 7 miles off.
Which bank site is handiest for Farmington Hills?
Founder's Fishing Pier fishing site, Farmington Hills, 3 miles away.
Where do anglers in Farmington Hills buy gear?
Sierra is closest at 5 miles.
Are there walleye lakes around Farmington Hills?
Newburgh Lake, 9 miles away, is the nearest with walleye on record.
Which county are Farmington Hills addresses in?
Oakland County; its page lists every launch there.
Does Farmington Hills have MDNR trout water close by?
The Clinton River, about 15 miles, Type 4.
When do walleye and pike open near Farmington Hills?
The Lower Peninsula opener applies: Last Sat. in April.
Which Michigan license fits a short stay in Farmington Hills?
A daily all-species license is $10; a nonresident year costs $76.
How far is Farmington Hills from the Great Lakes?
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor on Detroit River, 21 miles away.
Pick a Michigan lake near Farmington Hills
Lake pages list fish on record, launches and trout Types.