Versluis Lake near Northview: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Versluis Lake lies in Kent County, in Michigan. The water sits 610 feet up. Around 98 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 1.7 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. On our Kent County list it sits near the top for size. Start from Northview, 1.6 miles down the road. Then Belmont, 2.2 miles, and Rockford, 4.3 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Versluis Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Kent County include bluegill, rock bass, johnny darter and largemouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Versluis Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 22°F in January to roughly 71°F in July. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late March until roughly mid December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Versluis Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Rogue River Mouth Boat Launch sits about half a mile away and carries the launch. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Dunlop Lake is 1.7 miles distant. Treat access at Versluis Lake as something to verify.