Best fishing near Alger
14 fishing spots · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Alger, Michigan — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 14 of 14 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
H⛰
#1
Higgins Lake
35.1 mi away
Higgins Lake is located in Roscommon County, Michigan, and is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including lake trout…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
C⛰
#2
Crater Lake Fishing Access
Good
26.1 mi away
· Water 62°F · a bit cool· Patchy Fog · 51°F
The Crater Lake Fishing Access in Michigan, USA is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The area is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
A⛰
#3
Au Gres River
Fair
26.5 mi away
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Clear water · 3 FNU· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 54°F
The Au Gres River in Michigan is a popular fishing destination for anglers looking to catch walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and steelhead. The area also offers kayaking…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
W⛰
#4
West Higgins Lake Drive Road End Access
Good
34.4 mi away
· Water 60°F· Patchy Fog · 51°F
West Higgins Lake Drive Road End Access offers limited shore fishing on Higgins Lake’s southwest side. Shore access is good for panfish, smallmouth bass, and occasional lake trout…
Why 68: live conditions (good)
68Top-rated
G⛰
#5
Grebe Lake
Good
20.3 mi away
· Water 64°F · a bit cool· Slight Chance Showers · 52°F
Grebe Lake is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is a popular fishing spot for anglers. Fish species in the lake include smallmouth bass, northern pike, musky, and…
Why 64: live conditions (good)
64Solid
L⛰
#6
Londo Lake
Good
21.5 mi away
· Water 64°F · a bit cool· Slight Chance Showers · 52°F
Londo Lake is a popular fishing area in Michigan that offers excellent opportunities for catching panfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike. The lake is surrounded by beautiful…
Why 64: live conditions (good)
64Solid
E⛰
#7
East Branch Au Gres River
Fair
30.9 mi away
· Water 70°F · warming for trout· Slight Chance Showers · 54°F
The East Branch Au Gres River is a great spot for fishing in Michigan, USA. The river is home to a variety of fish species, including trout, salmon, and steelhead. Nearby…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
H⛰
#8
Hoister Lake
Good
18.5 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 55°F
Hoister Lake is a popular fishing destination in Michigan, USA. It is home to a variety of fish species, including bluegill, northern pike, yellow perch, and largemouth bass…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
C⛰
#9
Cedar River
Good
22.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 55°F
The Cedar River is a popular fishing spot located in Michigan, USA. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, including brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, and…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
O⛰
#10
O'Brien Lake Access
Fair
37.8 mi away
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Patchy Fog · 51°F
The O'Brien Lake Access fishing area in Michigan, USA is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. This lake is known for its abundance of Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and…
Why 55: live conditions (fair)
55Solid
H⛰
#11
House Lake
Good
18.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 55°F
House Lake is a popular fishing area in Michigan that offers a variety of fish species to catch including largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, and perch. Nearby activities…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
H⛰
#12
Houghton Lake
Good
30.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Slight Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 52°F
Houghton Lake is the largest inland lake in Michigan, known for its excellent fishing opportunities. Anglers can catch a variety of fish species such as walleye, bluegill, pike…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
C⛰
#13
Cooke Dam Pond
34.8 mi away
The Cooke Dam Pond fishing area is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is known for its abundance of fish species, including bluegill, bass, northern pike, and walleye…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
D⛰
#14
Dead Stream Flooding
Good
36.3 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Slight Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 52°F
The Dead Stream flooding fishing area in Michigan offers excellent opportunities for catching a variety of fish species such as trout, steelhead, and salmon. Nearby activities…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
Fishing near Alger
The Alger area has 14 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Alger
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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