Redear is recorded in 11 of the 21 spots within 75 minutes of Jackson. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Redear peaks around Jackson in June and July. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Redear near Jackson
1. Devils Lake
Devils Lake is a 30-minute drive from downtown Jackson. Launch at Devils Lake, the public ramp on Devils Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19 mi). Public access on Devils Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 63 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Redear, Yellow Perch, and Golden Shiner.
2. Sand Lake
Sand Lake is a 35-minute drive from downtown Jackson. Launch at Sand Lake, the public ramp on Sand Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.6 mi). Public access on Sand Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 53 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Redear, Northern Pike, and Common Carp.
3. Vineyard Lake
Vineyard Lake is a 26-minute drive from downtown Jackson. Launch at Vineyard Lake County Park, the public ramp on Vineyard Lake closest to downtown (≈ 14.6 mi). Public access on Vineyard Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 42 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Northern Pike, Redear, and Common Carp.
4. Whitmore Lake
Whitmore Lake is a 49-minute drive from downtown Jackson. Launch at Whitmore Lake, the public ramp on Whitmore Lake closest to downtown (≈ 35.6 mi). Public access on Whitmore Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 69 ft. Recorded here: Redear, Walleye, Northern Pike, and Common Carp.
5. Baw Beese Lake
Baw Beese Lake is a 48-minute drive from downtown Jackson. Launch at Water Works Park, the public ramp on Baw Beese Lake closest to downtown (≈ 25.8 mi). Public access on Baw Beese Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Redear, Walleye, Common Carp, and Banded Killifish.
6. Wamplers Lake
Wamplers Lake is a 37-minute drive from downtown Jackson. Launch at Wamplers Lake, the public ramp on Wamplers Lake closest to downtown (≈ 18.1 mi). Public access on Wamplers Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 39 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Redear, Common Carp, and Largemouth Bass.
