Bluegill is recorded in 14 of the 23 spots within 75 minutes of Lansing. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Bluegill peaks around Lansing in April, May, June, July, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Bluegill near Lansing
1. Whitmore Lake
Whitmore Lake is a 57-minute drive from downtown Lansing. Launch at Whitmore Lake, the public ramp on Whitmore Lake closest to downtown (≈ 45.6 mi). Public access on Whitmore Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 69 ft. Recorded here: Redear, Walleye, Northern Pike, and Common Carp.
2. Kent Lake
Kent Lake is a 53-minute drive from downtown Lansing. Launch at Kent Lake Dam Portage, the public ramp on Kent Lake closest to downtown (≈ 47.2 mi). Public access on Kent Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 38 ft. Recorded here: Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, and Redear.
3. White Lake
White Lake is a 62-minute drive from downtown Lansing. Launch at White Lake, the public ramp on White Lake closest to downtown (≈ 50 mi). Public access on White Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 32 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
4. Murray Lake
Murray Lake is a 66-minute drive from downtown Lansing. Launch at Murray Lake East, the public ramp on Murray Lake closest to downtown (≈ 46.5 mi). Public access on Murray Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Muskellunge, Cisco, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
5. Long Lake
Long Lake is a 60-minute drive from downtown Lansing. Launch at Long Lake, the public ramp on Long Lake closest to downtown (≈ 38.9 mi). Public access on Long Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 57 ft. Recorded here: Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Tadpole Madtom, and Banded Killifish.
6. Devils Lake
Devils Lake is a 69-minute drive from downtown Lansing. Launch at Devils Lake, the public ramp on Devils Lake closest to downtown (≈ 53.6 mi). Public access on Devils Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 63 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Redear, Yellow Perch, and Golden Shiner.
