
What you Need to Know about Fishing Barnes Lake
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- 2022 Contest Winners
- 2021 Contest Winners
- General Fishing Rules
- Contest Rules
2022 Contest Winners
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Bass:
- 1st Quintin Green 20 3/4 in. 4 lb.
- 2nd Rich Dickson 20 1/2 in. 5 lb.
- 3rd Quinn Minard 20 1/2 in. 3 lb. 12 oz.
Bluegill:
- 1st Rod Quick 11 1/2 in. 1 lb. 5 oz.
- 2nd Quinn Minard 11 in. 1 lb. 4 oz.
- 2nd Al Ludwig 11 in. 1 lb. 4 oz.
Crappie:
- 1st Al Ludwig 14 1/2 in. 1 lb. 8 oz.
- 2nd Alex Nikora 12 7/8 in. 1 lb. 2 oz.
- 3rd Rod Quick 12 3/4 in. 1 lb.
Perch:
- 1st Bob Siedmiorka 10 1/4 in. 7 oz.
- 2nd no entry
- 3rd no entry
Pike:
- 1st John Rickord 38 1/2 in. 12 lb. 13 oz.
- 2nd Jerry Roach 28 in. 4 lb. 4 oz.
- 3rd Rod Quick 27 3/4 in. 3 lb. 2 oz.
Walleye:
- 1st John Rickord 26 1/8 in. 5 lb. 6 oz.
- 2nd Al Ludwig 24 1/4 in. 4 lb. 10 oz.
- 3rd Alex Nikora 24 1/4 in. 4 lb. 4 oz.
2021 Contest Winners
Congratulations to All!
Bass:
- 1st Rick McKissen 20 In. 4 Lb.
- 2nd Alex Nikora 20 in. 3 lb. 12 oz.
- 3rd Dennis Suszynski 19 3/4 in. 12 oz.
Bluegill:
- 1st Bill Behnke 8 3/4 in. 6 oz.
- 2nd Alex Nikora 8 1/2 in. 8 oz.
- 3rd John Rickord 8 1/8 in. 5 oz.
Crappie:
- 1st Al Ludwig 15 1/2 in. 2 lb.
- 2nd Alex Nikora 15 in. 1 lb. 12 oz.
- 3rd Dena Stratton 13 3/4 in. 1 lb. 8 oz.
Perch:
- 1st Alex Nikora 7 in. 2 oz.
- 2nd John Rickord 5 1/2 in. 1 oz.
- 3rd No Entry
Pike:
- 1st Alex Nikora 29 in 5 lb. 10oz
- 2nd Ed Tyler 28 in. 3 lb. 14oz.
- 3rd John Rickord 26 3/4 in. 4 lb. 3 oz.
Walleye:
- 1st Alex Nikora 28 1/2 in. 8 lb. 12 oz.
- 2nd John Rickord 23 1/8 in. 4lb. 1 oz.
- 3rd Al Ludwig 22 in. 3 lb. 8 oz.
General Barnes Lake Fishing Rules
Barnes Lake is located within Deerfield Township, Lapeer County, Michigan. Barnes Lake is a private lake that is maintained and 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. Maintenance includes the following:
- 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
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:
FISHING RULES:
- 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
Fishing Contest Rules
Fishing Contest Rules:
- Contestant must be a member of the Barnes Lake Club in good standings.
- Entry fish must be caught in Barnes Lake.
- Entry fish must be caught during legal season.
- Entries place in the contest is based on length. Weight is the tie-breaker.
- There is only a summer contest.
- Only one prize in each category will be awarded per household.
- The categories shall include: Bass, Crappie, Pike, Bluegill, Perch and Walleye.
- Fish must be entered within one day of being caught.
- Measurements and weights will be recorded and the winners will be announced at the end of the contest in the Barnes Lake Observer.
- Contestants must have a fishing license.
Summer dates- April 1st to October 31st- April Fool’s Day to Halloween.
Prizes for each category are:
- First place……………….$35
- Second place…………..$25
- Third place………………$15
Judges:
- John Rickord 551 Beach Place 793-2078 / cell: 358-2215
- Doug Tuttle 380 Peninsula Dr. cell: (810) 441-2205
- Mari Roach 833 Woodlawn Dr. 793-1819
It would be appreciated by the judges if you call first before stopping by with your fish unless you see them out in the yard.