Newaygo County · lake · 34 acres
Ransom Lake
Ransom Lake is a lake in Newaygo County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
88°
64°
9 mph
15%
Sat
Rain
73°
64°
15 mph
71%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
62°
12 mph
47%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Ransom Creek0.1 mi
- Moore Lake2.2 mi
- Bills Lake2.8 mistocked Nov 6, 2025
- Harwell Lake2.9 mi
- Pettit Lake3.7 mi
- Butler Lake3.1 mi
- Frey Lake4.0 mi
- South Lake4.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ransom Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ransom Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ransom Lake?+
Ransom Lake is a lake in Newaygo County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.