Nichols Lake

Nichols Lake is a fishing water in Newaygo 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
Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides	Good	Plastic worms, crankbaits, topwater frogs near lily pads
Walleye Sander vitreus	Good	Jigs with minnows, crawler harnesses, trolling crankbaits

Date	Species	Quantity	Size	Notes
Jun 4, 2025	Walleye	8,039	1.2"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 8, 2022	Walleye	7,200	1.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 5, 2019	Walleye	8,127	1.1"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 9, 2017	Walleye	8,807	1.6"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 2, 2015	Walleye	8,410	1.5"	Imported from DNR CSV
May 30, 2013	Walleye	9,965	1.4"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 8, 2011	Walleye	7,134	1.3"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 2, 2009	Walleye	8,000	1.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 15, 2005	Walleye	16,163	1.1"	Imported from DNR CSV
May 29, 2003	Walleye	16,303	1.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 11, 2001	Walleye	11,000	1.4"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 7, 1999	Walleye	16,633	1.1"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 23, 1997	Walleye	13,004	1.9"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 18, 1996	Walleye	16,000	1.2"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 14, 1995	Walleye	60,969	1.5"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 9, 1995	Walleye	22,135	1.3"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 5, 1995	Walleye	2,781	1.2"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 14, 1994	Walleye	20,875	1.9"	Imported from DNR CSV
Oct 2, 1993	Walleye	1,400	3.4"	Imported from DNR CSV
Oct 1, 1992	Walleye	266	8.6"	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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