Fishing near Lansing, Michigan
Ingham County, population 112,644.
- 7 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Fishing out of Lansing
The 2020 Census found 112,644 people in Lansing, a city of Ingham County. The nearest lake with a page is Interstate Lake, about 7 miles to the southwest. Among nearby lakes, Lake Lansing covers the most water: 456 acres. The shortest tow is under a mile to Moores Park.
For trout, the Sebewa Creek sits about 20 miles from town. Without a boat, Hawk Island Pond fishing site, Lansing is 2 miles off.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Satellite clarity | Trout Type | Fish on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Lake | 7 miles southwest | 40 | 0 | 10.7 ft (2023) | bullhead, catfish, largemouth bass | |
| Park Lake, Clinton County | 8 miles northeast | 185 | 1 | 7.2 ft (2023) | bullhead, carp, catfish | |
| Lake Geneva, Clinton County | 8 miles north | 58 | 0 | 10.5 ft (2023) | bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed | |
| Lake Lansing | 9 miles east | 456 | 1 | 9.2 ft (2023) | catfish, crappie, largemouth bass | |
| Potter Lake, Clinton County | 9 miles northeast | 20 | 1 | |||
| Rose Lake, Clinton County | 10 miles northeast | 30 | 1 | 8.1 ft (2023) |
Streams to fish from Lansing
- Sycamore Creek8 miles
- Sloan Creek12 miles
- Looking Glass River12 miles
- Red Cedar River17 miles
- Grand River20 miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Lansing; EGLE lake layer, MDNR Fish Atlas and trout regulation Types.
Lansing and its water on a map
- Moores ParkGrand River, under a mile
- Sweeney's LandingGrand River, 1 mile
- Ferguson ParkRed Cedar River, 7 miles
- Burchfield ParkGrand River, 7 miles
- Park LakePark Lake, 8 miles
- Lake Lansing Park – NorthLake Lansing, 9 miles
- Potter Lake Boat AccessPotter Lake, 9 miles
- McNamara LandingGrand River, 9 miles
- Jaycee ParkGrand River, 9 miles
- Rose Lake Boat AccessRose Lake, 10 miles
Piers and bank sites near Lansing
- Hawk Island Pond fishing site, LansingHawk Island Pond, 2 miles
- Lake Delta fishing site, DeltaLake Delta, 5 miles
- Lake Interstate fishing site, DimondaleLake Interstate, 7 miles
- Burchfield Park Pond fishing site, Delhi TownshipBurchfield Park Pond, 7 miles
- Central Park Pond fishing site, Meridian TownshipCentral Park Pond, 7 miles
- Park Lake fishing site, Bath TownshipPark Lake, 8 miles
Live flow close to Lansing
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River At Lansing, Mi | 325 cfs, 2.40 ft gage height | Oct 23 4:00 am |
| Red Cedar River At East Lansing, Mi | 52 cfs, 3.36 ft gage height | Oct 23 3:30 am |
| Sycamore Creek At Holt Road Near Holt, Mi | 18 cfs, 2.42 ft gage height | Oct 23 4:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026 4:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Stores and guides near Lansing
Stores that outfit Lansing anglers
- Moose Creek Archery Gun/Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lansing, under a mile
- Grand River Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lansing, 2 miles
- Grand Point Marinamarina, Dimondale, 5 miles
- Gander Mountain, 430 N Marketplace Blvdbait and tackle shop, Lansing, 6 miles
- Sierra, 8110 W Saginaw Hwybait and tackle shop, Lansing, 6 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 8757 Delta Market Drbait and tackle shop, Lansing, 6 miles
- Total Firearmsbait and tackle shop, Mason, 7 miles
- Nomad Anglers Orvisbait and tackle shop, Okemos, 8 miles
Bass and walleye events near Lansing
| Date | Event | Water | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-29 | River Rats | Grand River | Bass |
| 2027-05-30 | Riverrats | Lake Lansing | Bass |
| 2027-06-20 | River Rats | Lake Lansing | Bass |
| 2027-06-27 | Glh Selects #2 | Lake Lansing | Bass |
| 2027-06-27 | River Rats | Grand River | Bass |
| 2027-07-18 | River Rats | Grand River | Bass |
| 2027-07-18 | River Rats | Grand River | Bass |
| 2027-08-15 | River Rats | Lake Lansing | Bass |
| 2026-09-14 | Central Michigan Bass | Grand River | Bass |
| 2026-08-16 | Lansing River Rats | Grand River | Bass |
MDNR Fishing Tournament Information System, public registrations for Ingham County, checked October 2026.
State records and stocking around Lansing
| Water | Species | Number | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lake | Channel catfish | 5,730 | 2025-06-24 |
| Lake Interstate | Channel catfish | 420 | 2024-06-18 |
DNR State Record Fish table and MDNR Fish Stocking Report (FSIS), 2024 to 2026.
Bag limits that apply near Lansing
| 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.
In the Lansing area
Where to sleep for a trip to Lansing
- Edgemont Park3 miles
- Waverly4 miles
- East Lansing5 miles
- Holt5 miles
- Dimondale6 miles
Lansing county guides
- Ingham Countyseat: Mason
Reels and a weigh-scale grip for Lansing
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Anglers lodging in Lansing ask these
What is the nearest Michigan lake to Lansing?
Interstate Lake, 7 miles southwest.
What is the nearest launch page for Lansing?
Closest: Moores Park, under a mile.
Which shore site is nearest Lansing?
Hawk Island Pond fishing site, Lansing, about 2 miles off.
Who sells crawlers and minnows around Lansing?
Moose Creek Archery Gun/Tackle is the closest listing, under a mile away.
Which nearby lake lists walleye near Lansing?
Nearby lake lists do not include walleye.
Which county page lists Lansing?
It lies in Ingham County.
Which trout stream page is nearest Lansing?
Nearest: the Sebewa Creek, 20 miles off, Type 4.
When does walleye season open near Lansing?
Walleye and pike open Last Sat. in April (Lower Peninsula).
How much does a day of fishing near Lansing cost?
Visitors pay $10 per day or $76 for the nonresident annual license.
Get the boat wet near Lansing
Open a launch for lanes, parking and directions.