Walleye is recorded in 13 of the 17 spots within 75 minutes of Detroit. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Walleye peaks around Detroit in August and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Walleye near Detroit
1. Cass Lake
Cass Lake is a 39-minute drive from downtown Detroit. Launch at Dodge #4 State Park - Cass Lake, the public ramp on Cass Lake closest to downtown (≈ 25.9 mi). Public access on Cass Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 123 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, and Redear.
139 min · 28.9 miCass Lake
Oakland
max 123 ft · surveyed
Water page2. Ford Lake
Ford Lake is a 37-minute drive from downtown Detroit. Launch at Ford Lake, the public ramp on Ford Lake closest to downtown (≈ 28.2 mi). Public access on Ford Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Walleye, and Northern Pike.
3. Maceday Lake
Maceday Lake is a 51-minute drive from downtown Detroit. Launch at Maceday Lake, the public ramp on Maceday Lake closest to downtown (≈ 31.1 mi). Public access on Maceday Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 117 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Walleye, and Lake Whitefish.
4. Stony Creek Lake
Stony Creek Lake is a 43-minute drive from downtown Detroit. Launch at Stony Creek Metro Park, the public ramp on Stony Creek Lake closest to downtown (≈ 26.8 mi). Public access on Stony Creek Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 23 ft. Recorded here: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Northern Pike, and Bluegill.
5. Belleville Lake
Belleville Lake is a 32-minute drive from downtown Detroit. Launch at Belleville Lake East, the public ramp on Belleville Lake closest to downtown (≈ 23.3 mi). Public access on Belleville Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Muskellunge, and Fathead Minnow.
6. Wolverine Lake
Wolverine Lake is a 40-minute drive from downtown Detroit. Launch at Wolverine Lake, the public ramp on Wolverine Lake closest to downtown (≈ 27.3 mi). Public access on Wolverine Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 57 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Golden Shiner.
