Bluegill is recorded in 10 of the 20 spots within 75 minutes of Ann Arbor. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Bluegill peaks around Ann Arbor in April, May, June, July, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Bluegill near Ann Arbor
1. Whitmore Lake
Whitmore Lake is a 15-minute drive from downtown Ann Arbor. Launch at Whitmore Lake, the public ramp on Whitmore Lake closest to downtown (≈ 10.8 mi). Public access on Whitmore Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 69 ft. Recorded here: Redear, Walleye, Northern Pike, and Common Carp.
2. Ford Lake
Ford Lake is a 21-minute drive from downtown Ann Arbor. Launch at Ford Lake, the public ramp on Ford Lake closest to downtown (≈ 10.2 mi). Public access on Ford Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Walleye, and Northern Pike.
3. Kent Lake
Kent Lake is a 26-minute drive from downtown Ann Arbor. Launch at Kent Lake Dam Portage, the public ramp on Kent Lake closest to downtown (≈ 16.4 mi). Public access on Kent Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 38 ft. Recorded here: Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, and Redear.
4. White Lake
White Lake is a 38-minute drive from downtown Ann Arbor. Launch at White Lake, the public ramp on White Lake closest to downtown (≈ 27.9 mi). Public access on White Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 32 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
5. Sand Lake
Sand Lake is a 42-minute drive from downtown Ann Arbor. Launch at Sand Lake, the public ramp on Sand Lake closest to downtown (≈ 25.1 mi). Public access on Sand Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 53 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Redear, Northern Pike, and Common Carp.
6. Lake Fenton
Lake Fenton is a 41-minute drive from downtown Ann Arbor. Launch at Lake Fenton, the public ramp on Lake Fenton closest to downtown (≈ 37.8 mi). Public access on Lake Fenton: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 90 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Common Carp, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
