Walleye is recorded in 18 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, Walleye peaks around Jackson in August and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Walleye 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. Ford Lake
Ford Lake is a 51-minute drive from downtown Jackson. Launch at Ford Lake, the public ramp on Ford Lake closest to downtown (≈ 42.5 mi). Public access on Ford Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Walleye, and Northern Pike.
5. 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.
6. Marble Lake
Marble Lake is a 55-minute drive from downtown Jackson. Launch at Quincy-Marble Lake, the public ramp on Marble Lake closest to downtown (≈ 33.2 mi). Public access on Marble Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, and Cisco.
