Largemouth Bass is recorded in 9 of the 16 spots within 75 minutes of Grand Rapids. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Largemouth Bass peaks around Grand Rapids in February, March, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Grand Rapids
1. Lake Macatawa
Lake Macatawa is a 35-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids. Launch at Kollen Park, the public ramp on Lake Macatawa closest to downtown (≈ 26.2 mi). Public access on Lake Macatawa: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Lake Trout.
2. Green Lake
Green Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids. Launch at Green Lake, the public ramp on Green Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15 mi). Public access on Green Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cisco, and Black Crappie.
3. Whitefish Lake
Whitefish Lake is a 32-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids. Surveyed depths reach 54 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Redfin Pickerel.
4. Gun Lake
Gun Lake is a 39-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids. Launch at Yankee Springs Recreation Area Campground, the public ramp on Gun Lake closest to downtown (≈ 25.1 mi). Public access on Gun Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 68 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, and Flathead Catfish.
5. Wabasis Lake
Wabasis Lake is a 34-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids. Launch at Wabasis Lake Park, the public ramp on Wabasis Lake closest to downtown (≈ 18.3 mi). Public access on Wabasis Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill.
6. Pickerel Lake
Pickerel Lake is a 52-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids. Launch at Pickerel Lake, the public ramp on Pickerel Lake closest to downtown (≈ 34.8 mi). Public access on Pickerel Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 73 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Cisco, Brown Bullhead, and Bluegill.
