Deer Lake Basin is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is renowned for its fantastic fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, and panfish. There are also plenty of nearby activities to enjoy, such as hiking, camping, and swimming. The best time to visit is in the summer months when temperatures are typically around 70-80°F. Anglers should try fishing in the early morning or late evening hours, and using live bait or lures that mimic the lake's natural prey.

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.