Largemouth Bass is recorded in 11 of the 18 spots within 75 minutes of Kalamazoo. 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 Kalamazoo in February, March, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Kalamazoo
1. Gun Lake
Gun Lake is a 37-minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo. Launch at Gun Lake County Park, the public ramp on Gun Lake closest to downtown (≈ 21 mi). Public access on Gun Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 68 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, and Flathead Catfish.
2. Corey Lake
Corey Lake is a 47-minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo. Launch at Harwood Lake, the public ramp on Corey Lake closest to downtown (≈ 26.6 mi). Public access on Corey Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cisco, and Bluegill.
3. Green Lake
Green Lake is a 46-minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo. Launch at Green Lake, the public ramp on Green Lake closest to downtown (≈ 31.9 mi). Public access on Green Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cisco, and Black Crappie.
4. Pine Lake
Pine Lake is a 33-minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo. Surveyed depths reach 34 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Brook Silverside, Redfin Pickerel, and Green Sunfish.
5. Saddle Lake
Saddle Lake is a 47-minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo. Launch at Saddle Lake, the public ramp on Saddle Lake closest to downtown (≈ 24.3 mi). Public access on Saddle Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Northern Pike, Common Carp, Spotted Gar, and Bluegill.
6. Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake is a 56-minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo. Launch at Diamond Lake, the public ramp on Diamond Lake closest to downtown (≈ 34.5 mi). Public access on Diamond Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 64 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Bowfin.
