Walleye is recorded in 19 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, Walleye peaks around Lansing in August and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Walleye 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. Duck Lake
Duck Lake is a 48-minute drive from downtown Lansing. Launch at Duck Lake, the public ramp on Duck Lake closest to downtown (≈ 26.4 mi). Public access on Duck Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Redear, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.
5. Maceday Lake
Maceday Lake is a 73-minute drive from downtown Lansing. Launch at Maceday Lake, the public ramp on Maceday Lake closest to downtown (≈ 57.2 mi). Public access on Maceday Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 117 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Walleye, and Lake Whitefish.
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.
