musky lakes near Allendale, MI
Bjayz12
Posted 3/24/2013 12:13 PM (#629374)
Subject: musky lakes near Allendale, MI




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anyone know any places to fish for musky close to Allendale? specifically grand valley university?
tundrawalker00
Posted 3/24/2013 3:35 PM (#629421 - in reply to #629374)
Subject: Re: musky lakes near Allendale, MI




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Location: Ludington, MI
According to the Michigan DNR stocking page, Campau and Murray have been stocked with muskies. Also Thornapple Lake. I have not fished them, but they were all mentioned in the Q&A session after Will Schultz's lecture at the Ultimate Sport Show yesterday. Hope that helps.
JimtenHaaf
Posted 3/25/2013 4:39 PM (#629650 - in reply to #629374)
Subject: Re: musky lakes near Allendale, MI





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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Murray Lake = 30-40 min drive
Campau Lake = 45-50 min
Thornapple = 90 min
Lake Macatawa = 30-40 min
Hamlin Lake = 100-115 min

But, there is a TON of fun to be had right there on campus! Thirsty Thursdays. MMMM.

Edited by JimtenHaaf 3/25/2013 4:40 PM
Bjayz12
Posted 3/25/2013 7:06 PM (#629704 - in reply to #629650)
Subject: Re: musky lakes near Allendale, MI




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which is the best between murray, campau, or macatawa?
JimtenHaaf
Posted 3/25/2013 8:42 PM (#629726 - in reply to #629704)
Subject: Re: musky lakes near Allendale, MI





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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Best? Depends what you're looking for. Looking for a 45lber? Macatawa. Murray and Campau can be great action lakes. Murray is clear, Campau it's stained. Murray is deep, Campau, shallow. They both hold 30lbers. I wouldn't say one it's better than the other. Just depends what kind of mood you're in.
Bjayz12
Posted 3/28/2013 9:18 AM (#630339 - in reply to #629374)
Subject: Re: musky lakes near Allendale, MI




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ok cool thanks
waterwolfhunter
Posted 4/13/2013 8:21 AM (#634180 - in reply to #629374)
Subject: Re: musky lakes near Allendale, MI





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Location: Lake St. Clair
thats a good bit of info. I dont live very far from any of those lakes. I primarily fish St. Clair but those are some good options for a free evening after work!
waterwolfhunter
Posted 5/24/2013 9:14 AM (#643031 - in reply to #629374)
Subject: Re: musky lakes near Allendale, MI





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Location: Lake St. Clair
Has anybody fished these lakes lately and have any info on them? Looking to hit one of them tonight or tomorrow morning before the weekend boaters get crazy. I have never fished any of these lakes even though they are all withing a half hour of me. Too much time spent on St. Clair, but since we cant fish there yet and I have some free time for once, why not go fishin!
swanezy
Posted 5/28/2013 5:12 PM (#643729 - in reply to #629374)
Subject: Re: musky lakes near Allendale, MI




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