Fishing

2025 Contest Winners

Great Job!!

Small Mouth Bass: 

• 1st:  18 in. 3lb. Rick McKissen
• 2nd: NO ENTRY
• 3rd: NO ENTRY

Large Mouth Bass:   

• 1st:  20 in. 4 lb. 10 oz. Al Ludwig
• 2nd: 19 1/8 in. 3 lb. Rick McKissen
• 3rd: 18 1/2 in. 3 lb. 2 oz. John Rickord

Bluegill:   

• 1st:    11 1/4 in.   1 lb. Quintin Greene
• 2nd:   11 in.   1 lb. 2 oz. Joe Stratton
• 3rd:    11 in.   1lb. Rod Quick

Crappie:     

• 1st:    14 7/8 in. 1 lb. 8 oz. Alex Nikora
• 2nd:  14 1/2 in. 1 lb. 6 oz. Al Ludwig
• 3rd: 12 3/4 in. 1 lb. Quinn Minard

Perch:   

• 1st:  8 1/2 in. 4oz. John Rickord
• 2nd: 7 3/4 in. 2 oz. Al Ludwig
• 3rd: NO ENTRY

Pike:   

• 1st:   29 in.   5 lbs. 2 oz.  John Rickord
• 2nd: 29 in. 4 lb. 12 oz. Alex Nikora
• 3rd: 27 1/4 in. 3 lb. Al Ludwig

Walleye: 

• 1st:    26 5/8 in.  6 lb. 5 oz. Alex Nikora
• 2nd:   16 1/8 in. 1 lb. 6 oz. Rick McKissen
• 3rd:    NO ENTRY

General Barnes Lake Fishing Rules

Barnes Lake is located within Deerfield Township, Lapeer County, Michigan. The purpose of these rules is to establish clear parameters for activities on Barnes Lake. Barnes Lake Club and Barnes Lake Improvement Board is the authority to act and represent the individual lot owners and is responsible for management, preserve the environment and resources, and improve safety. Barnes Lake is a private lake that is enjoyed by of all property owners within Deerfield Park, Deerfield Park #1, and Deerfield Park # 2. The cost of maintaining Barnes Lake is through a special assessment included in winter property tax bill each year and Barnes Lake Club Membership. Summary of the various maintenance includes the following, but are not limited to these items:

• Preserving a healthy fishery within Barnes Lake is stocking our lake each year
• Study and analyzing the water quality
• Removal of invasive species
• Goose round-up
• Aquatic vegetation control
• Dredging to maintain navigability of its waters
• Bank improvements
• Dock placement on Park Lots
• Park Lot Maintenance

FISHING RULES:

In order to sustain a healthy fish population, certain rules and regulations are in place to improve recreational value of our lake for Park property owners and their guests:

• State of Michigan fishing regulations apply
  • You shall have a State of Michigan fishing license
  • You shall abide by the seasonal and size limits when fishing
  • Tip-Ups are to be attended
• Guest must be accompanied by a property owner/renter, or a guest shall have a letter on their possession from a property owner giving him or her permission to fish. The property owners name, address and a valid telephone number shall be on the letter.
• Guests are limited to two per property owner

If a person is fishing without a property owner present and does not have a letter from the property owner, they will be asked to leave Barnes Lake and if needed, with assistance of the Lapeer County Sherriff’s office.

Respectfully Yours,

Barnes Lake Club and Barnes Lake Improvement Board