Favorite Panfish lakes

[PanfishSeeker]

I'm new to the plymouth-area and the forums, and i was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for some big sunfish, and or crappie's? Thanks!

[bgreen82]

im from the southeast metro area so i cant help you with any northwest lakes, but wanted to say welcome to the forum. it shouldnt be long before someone gives you some useful info.

[Corey Bechtold]

Welcome to FM PanfishSeeker! There are a few good options for Panfish right in your area. Lake X is a good choice as is Y and Z. Lake X is a better Crappie lake than Z but Z has better size than X.

Seriously, there are plenty of lakes in the area that have good fishing. You just need to jump out and do some searching. Put in your time and you will be rewarded.

Good luck,

Corey Bechtold

[RandyR]

What Corey is very politely saying is that most of us avid panfisherman would rather be tortured than give up our favorite local panfish lakes. Check the DNR Lakefinder HSOforum for info. You need to read between the lines a little, but when you start to see Bluegill and Crappie numbers showing up in the 9 - 11 inch column in the report you might be on to something.

Local panfish lakes get pounded and when word gets out on a good little lake it can become very average very quickly.

[PanfishSeeker]

I had a feeling this was going to be the case, and that's cool, i was just hoping to learn a couple new lakes. I will get out there and see if i can't find a few hot spots on my own. That DNR lakefinder is pretty sweet. Thanks!!