AVERY LAKE

FISHING
December 24, 2024
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Avery Lake is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers. Fish species include northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, and panfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and kayaking. Fishing tips include using live bait or spinnerbaits for northern pike and using jigs or crankbaits for walleye. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months when temperatures average around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Smallmouth Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Yellow Perch


  • Image Alt Northern Pike


  • Image Alt Green Sunfish


  • Image Alt Walleye


       

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