Fishing in
Van Buren County
Van Buren County, Michigan has 181 named fishable waters, 10 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
153 waters
Waters in Van Buren County
- Brush Creekstream4× stocked
- East Branch Paw Paw Riverstream4× stocked
- South Branch Paw Paw Riverstream4× stocked
- Shafer Lakelake2× stocked
- Cedar Lakelake2× stocked
- Pine Creekstream2× stocked
- Bankson Lakelake1× stocked
- Lake of the Woodslake1× stocked
- Gravel Lakelake1× stocked
- Brownwood Lakelake1× stocked
- Saddle Lakelake283 ac
- Cedar Lakelake275 ac
- Threemile Lakelake259 ac
- Van Auken Lakelake253 ac
- Christie Lakelake238 ac
- Lake Coralake234 ac
- Round Lakelake205 ac
- Eagle Lakelake196 ac
- Maple Lakelake166 ac
- Great Bear Lakelake166 ac
- Muskrat Lakelake145 ac
- Grass Lakelake130 ac
- Rush Lakelake121 ac
- South Scott Lakelake118 ac
- Crooked Lakelake117 ac
- Mill Lakelake107 ac
- Swift Lakelake106 ac
- North Lakelake98 ac
- Huzzy Lakelake97 ac
- Reynolds Lakelake96 ac
151 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brown Trout4 waters
- Walleye3 waters
- Muskellunge1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Cedar LakeWalleyeJun 25, 2026
- South Branch Paw Paw RiverBrown TroutApr 27, 2026
- South Branch Paw Paw RiverBrown TroutApr 27, 2026
- Brush CreekBrown TroutApr 27, 2026
- Brush CreekBrown TroutApr 27, 2026
- Pine CreekBrown TroutApr 27, 2026
- East Branch Paw Paw RiverBrown TroutApr 27, 2026
- East Branch Paw Paw RiverBrown TroutApr 27, 2026
- Shafer LakeRainbow TroutApr 1, 2026
- Brownwood LakeWalleyeNov 6, 2025
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Van Buren County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Van Buren County, Michigan?+
Van Buren County has 181 named fishable waters, 10 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Van Buren County?+
Waters in Van Buren County hold brown trout, walleye, muskellunge and rainbow trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Van Buren County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.