Fishing in
Jackson County
Jackson County, Michigan has 167 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
133 waters
Waters in Jackson County
- Farewell Lakelake2× stocked
- Swains Lakelake2× stocked
- Center Lakereservoir848 ac
- Lake Columbialake817 ac
- Wamplers Lakelake802 ac
- Clark Lakelake576 ac
- Vineyard Lakelake541 ac
- Wolf Lakelake516 ac
- Grass Lakelake353 ac
- Gilletts Lakelake335 ac
- Pleasant Lakelake268 ac
- Stony Lakelake225 ac
- Ackerson Lakelake187 ac
- Round Lakelake152 ac
- Vandercook Lakelake147 ac
- Brill Lakelake137 ac
- Clear Lakelake130 ac
- Mud Lakelake120 ac
- Norvell Lakelake120 ac
- Mill Pondlake111 ac
- Welch Lakelake111 ac
- Batteese Lakelake107 ac
- Sweezey lakelake103 ac
- Tims Lakelake103 ac
- Crispell Lakelake88 ac
- Markla Lakelake85 ac
- Skiff Lakelake84 ac
- Reynolds Lakelake73 ac
- Watkins Lakelake73 ac
- White Lakelake70 ac
137 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout2 waters
Latest stockings
- Farewell LakeRainbow TroutMar 31, 2026
- Swains LakeRainbow TroutMar 31, 2026
- Farewell LakeRainbow TroutApr 9, 2025
- Swains LakeRainbow TroutApr 9, 2025
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Jackson County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Jackson County, Michigan?+
Jackson County has 167 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Jackson County?+
Waters in Jackson County hold rainbow trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Jackson County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.