Choose the Perfect Lake for Your Fishing Adventure
4 Seasons of Fishing
The diverse waterways of Newaygo County allow fishermen to cast a line any time of the year. From summer lake fishing to winter ice fishing we have an adventure for you. Our lakes offer numerous species of fish, our fishing season calendar will help you make the most of your seasonal outing.
NEWAYGO COUNTY FISHING RESOURCES
Stories from the Lake
Success at Dam to Dam 2018
by Carmen Faulkner At sunrise, the serious contenders went out. They walked or snowshoed or rode snowmobiles. Some carried ice shanties, others stuck true to what I would consider to be the ‘old school, torturous’ tradition of sitting on buckets in the wind and cold....
Dam to Dam Ice Fishing Tournament
by Carmen Faulkner All right everyone, the winter thaw is over! The few days of warm weather and the reminders from green grass poking up from under the usual January snow was wonderful, but wintery conditions have made their way back into the forecast for the...
Superb Fishing in Newaygo County
Newaygo County teems with an abundance of water for the experienced or casual fisherman. Thousands of acres of dam-supported backwaters, large and small beautiful lakes, and even hidden ponds provide plenty of opportunity for anglers to enjoy still-water fishing....
A Magical Outdoor Wonderland
The forests and rivers of Newaygo County are a magical outdoor wonderland where nature is on display year-round. The dense Huron Manistee National Forest, the rivers, lakes and streams -- all spring fed, produce some of the most amazing trout, steelhead, and salmon...