Muskellunge is recorded in 6 of the 12 spots within 75 minutes of Muskegon. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Muskellunge peaks around Muskegon in May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Muskellunge near Muskegon
1. Muskegon Lake
Muskegon Lake is a 3-minute drive from downtown Muskegon. Launch at Fisherman's Landing, the public ramp on Muskegon Lake closest to downtown (≈ 0.7 mi). Public access on Muskegon Lake: 6 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 79 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Muskellunge, Gizzard Shad, and Flathead Catfish.
2. White Lake
White Lake is a 20-minute drive from downtown Muskegon. Launch at Dock Road Boat Launch, the public ramp on White Lake closest to downtown (≈ 13.1 mi). Public access on White Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 71 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, and Common Carp.
3. Lake Macatawa
Lake Macatawa is a 44-minute drive from downtown Muskegon. Launch at Lake Macatawa, the public ramp on Lake Macatawa closest to downtown (≈ 30.8 mi). Public access on Lake Macatawa: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Lake Trout.
4. Mona Lake
Mona Lake is a 8-minute drive from downtown Muskegon. Launch at Mona Lake Park, the public ramp on Mona Lake closest to downtown (≈ 3.4 mi). Public access on Mona Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 42 ft. Recorded here: Muskellunge, Walleye, Common Carp, and Spotted Gar.
5. Murray Lake
Murray Lake is a 71-minute drive from downtown Muskegon. Launch at Murray Lake West, the public ramp on Murray Lake closest to downtown (≈ 45.9 mi). Public access on Murray Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Muskellunge, Cisco, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
6. Hamlin Lake
Hamlin Lake is a 72-minute drive from downtown Muskegon. Launch at Big Sable River, the public ramp on Hamlin Lake closest to downtown (≈ 59.1 mi). Public access on Hamlin Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 65 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Muskellunge, Bluegill, and Flathead Catfish.
