DEER LAKE BASIN

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MICHIGAN

Deer Lake Basin


April 26, 2024

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.



Fish Species
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Northern Pike
Image Alt Walleye

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Iroquois River

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Deep River

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass

Monee Reservoir

American Eel • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Powderhorn Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Gary Harbor

Alligator Gar • Blue Catfish • Common Carp • Kelp Bass

Long Run

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bird Park Quarry

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Kankakee River

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye

Green Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Turtlehead Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

MENOMINEE RIVER -- WHITE RAPIDS DAM ACCESS
Watershed,
MENOMINEE RIVER -- ACCESS AT RIVER RD
Watershed,
BEECHER LAKE -- RAMP AT S END NR BEECHER CREEK
Watershed,
GLEN LAKE -- ACCESS ON N SIDE OF LAKE - BOLANDER LANDING RD
Watershed,
SOUTH 4 ROAD LAKE TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
ORLEY LANE NO 18.70 STEPHENSON TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
TOWN CORNER LAKE -- ACCESS AT SE END OF LAKE
Watershed,
CEDAR RIVER STATE HARBOR
Watershed,
LONG LAKE -- ACCESS AT END OF PUBLIC ACCESS POINT RD
Watershed,
DOLAN LAKE -- ACCESS AT S END OF LAKE - DOLAND LANDING RD
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
FROM WAGNER LAKE IN SEC 13, T49N, R31W TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE OTTAWA NF IN SEC 12, T48N, R35@
Sturgeon Watershed, Michigan
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
WALLACE CEMETERY APPROX 2.5 MILES NW OF HEROD, IL TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA JOBS CORP CENTER
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Wisconsin
RUSSELL CEMETERY, APPROX 1/4 MILE NORTH OF KARBERS RIDGE ROAD TO PROCLAMATION BOUNDARY, 1 MILE NW OF ELIZABETHTOWN,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Kentucky
SOURCE, ABOUT 2 MILES EAST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC 10, T11S, R6E) TO BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP (SE1/4,SEC.16,T12S, R6E)
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
1 MINLE SOUTHWEST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC. 18, T11S, R13E) TO REESVILLE, 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF THE CONFLUENCE WITH SUGAR CREEK
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest

Hiawatha National Forest

Long Slide Falls County Park

Wilderness Rock River Canyon

County Fair Park

Presque Isle Park

McCormick Wilderness

Van Riper State Park

Bewabic State Park

Menomonee Road Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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