CHICAGON LAKE

Fishing • Weather • Hydrology
November 21, 2024

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SUMMARY

The Chicagon Lake fishing area in Michigan offers a great opportunity to catch a variety of fish species such as northern pike, walleye, perch, and bass. Nearby activities include hiking and wildlife viewing, and the area is popular for camping and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in the early morning or late evening. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 65-80°F.

FEATURED FISH - KELP BASS

Because it is considered to be among the best eating fish and a powerful fighter, it is highly sought by sport fishermen. An omnivorous feeder, it will take most of the local live baits as well as a variety of artificial lures. A favorite rig is a metal jig and whole squid that can be bounced along the bottom. The best fishing is summer to fall although it can be fished year round in some areas. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The color of this species is brown to olive green with pale blotches on the back, becoming lighter below. They are easily distinguished from the sand basses by the fact that the third, fourth and fifth dorsal spines are about the same length, whereas the third dorsal spine of the sand basses is much longer than the fourth and fifth.

FISH SPECIES

  • Image Alt Albacore


  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Rock Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Muskellunge


  • Image Alt Yellow Perch


  • Image Alt Northern Pike


  • Image Alt Walleye


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28

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MIDDLE BRANCH ESCANABA RIVER ...

72

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TRAP ROCK RIVER NEAR ...

614

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EMBARRASS RIVER NEAR EMBARRASS

448

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WOLF RIVER AT LANGLADE

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