Lake Mecosta

Lake Mecosta is a fishing water in Mecosta County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

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🐟 Fish Species

Species	Population	Best technique
Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus	Good	Worms, crickets, small spinners near docks and weeds
Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus	Good	Bottom fishing at night with nightcrawlers, chicken liver, stink baits, or cut bait on a simple sinker rig. No need for fancy gear -- a cane pole and worm works fine.
Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides	Good	Plastic worms, crankbaits, topwater frogs near lily pads
Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu	Good	Tubes, drop shot, jigs near rocky points

Date	Species	Quantity	Size	Notes
Oct 15, 2019	Walleye	1,300	6.5"	Imported from DNR CSV
Oct 10, 2018	Walleye	1,400	6.5"	Imported from DNR CSV
Oct 18, 2017	Walleye	1,400	7.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 16, 1997	Walleye	29,790	1.4"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 5, 1995	Walleye	30,009	1.3"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 3, 1993	Walleye	31,244	1.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 2, 1992	Walleye	114,210	1.2"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 10, 1991	Walleye	26,132	1.8"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 6, 1991	Walleye	13,341	1.7"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 13, 1989	Walleye	6,960	1.5"	Imported from DNR CSV
May 23, 1980	Walleye	7,000	1.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
May 28, 1979	Walleye	5,000	1.1"	Imported from DNR CSV

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

No regulations on file. Check the Michigan DNR Fishing Guide for current rules.

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