Van Buren County · lake · 14 acres
Sassafras Lake
Sassafras Lake is a lake in Van Buren 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
Overcast
82°
58°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
63°
10 mph
21%
Sat
Showers
74°
67°
14 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Van Auken Lake1.1 mi
- Rush Lake1.2 mi
- Pine Creek1.8 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- School Section Lake3.3 mi
- Mud Lake2.9 mi
- Duck Lake2.9 mi
- Sherwood Lake3.2 mi
- Haney Lake3.2 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.
Sassafras Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sassafras 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 Sassafras Lake?+
Sassafras Lake is a lake in Van Buren County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.