HOUGHTON LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MICHIGAN

Houghton Lake


April 28, 2024

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, crappie, and bass. Nearby activities include swimming, boating, hiking, and camping. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near weed beds, drop-offs, and channels. The best time to visit is during the summer months of June, July, and August when the average temperature is around 75°F. Fall is also a great time to fish as water temperatures cool down and fish become more active.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Northern Pike
Image Alt Walleye

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Grand River (Eaton Rapids)

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Oxbow Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Mud Lake (3) (Steuben County)

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Sparks Park Urban Fishery

Almaco Jack • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Gravel Pit Lake

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

Lake Alliance

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Burchfield Park Pond

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

Bell Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Defiance Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Lake Gage

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

Area Boat Ramps

CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK BOATING ACCESS SITE MONTMORENCY TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
WEBSTER BRIDGE ROAD 4802, JORDAN TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
PETTIJOHN ROAD MONTMORENCY TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
BOAT RAMP ACCESS SOUTH ARM TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
WILSON LAKE BOAT RAMP CENTRAL LAKE TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
IAFRATE DRIVE MONTMORENCY TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
ROGERS ROAD 7059, SOUTH ARM TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
HUFFMAN LAKE ROAD HUDSON TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
PUBLIC DOCK ROAD TORCH LAKE
Watershed,
SIX MILE LAKE ROAD ECHO TOWNSHIP
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

CROTON DAM IN T12N, R11W TO CITY OF NEWAYGO IN T12N, R12W
Muskegon Watershed, Michigan
EAST BRANCH FROM WESTERN FOREST BOUNDARY (SEC 19, T46N, R6W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
SOURCE IN SEC 21, T47N, R12W TO MOUTH AT WHITEFISH BAY
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
ORIGIN AT CONFLUENCE OF OUTLETS OF FRENCHMAN LAKE AND CARP LAKE (SEC 26, T44N, R6W) TO WEST SECTION LINE OF SEC 30, T43N, R5W
Carp-Pine Watershed, Michigan
MORLEY DAM IN T13N, R10W TO CROTON DAM POND IN T12N, R11W
Muskegon Watershed, Michigan

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Mackinac

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Trout Lake Park

Fort Holmes State Historic Site

Fort Mackinac State Historic Site

Wilderness Area Hardwood State Forest

Mill Creek State Historical Park

DeTour Passage Underwater Preserve

Burt Lake State Park

Aloha State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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