Walleye is recorded in 13 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, Walleye peaks around Kalamazoo in August and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Walleye 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. 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.
5. Lake Macatawa
Lake Macatawa is a 67-minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo. Launch at Kollen Park, the public ramp on Lake Macatawa closest to downtown (≈ 43.8 mi). Public access on Lake Macatawa: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Lake Trout.
6. Union Lake
Union Lake is a 58-minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo. Launch at Union Lake, the public ramp on Union Lake closest to downtown (≈ 26.3 mi). Public access on Union Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 16 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Channel Catfish.
