LAKE BESSER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MICHIGAN

Lake Besser


April 30, 2024

Lake Besser is a popular fishing spot in Alpena County, Michigan, with a variety of fish species available, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and camping in the nearby state parks. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures that mimic the local forage species. The best time to visit is in the summer and fall months when the weather is warm, and the fish are active. Average temperatures during this time range from 60-80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Northern Pike
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass
Image Alt Walleye
Image Alt White Perch
Image Alt Yellow Perch

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Belleville Lake

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Cass Lake

Black Sea Bass • Bluegill • Northern Pike • Walleye • White Perch

Washago Pond

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

Huron River-Gallup Park/Geddes Pond

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

Maybury Pond

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

Carter Lake at Thelma Spencer Park

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

Firefighters' Park Lakes

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Cedar Island Lake

Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike

Chilson Impoundment

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

Bishop Lake

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

Area Boat Ramps

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GEORGE LAKE BOAT LAUNCH
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RANCH ROAD CUMMING TOWNSHIP
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LAKE AVALON BOATING ACCESS SITE HILLMAN TOWNSHIP
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SAGE LAKE ROAD 1902, CUMMING TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
GRASS LAKE ROAD MONTMORENCY TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
SAWMILL POINT BOAT LAUNCH
Au Sable Watershed, Michigan
RIDGE ROAD CUMMING TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
NORTH SKEEL ROAD MILLEN TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
PINE ACRES BOAT LAUNCH
Au Sable Watershed, Michigan

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Alpena State Park

Thompson's Harbor State Park

Besser Natural Area

McRea Park

P. H. Hoeft State Park

Rockport Recreation Area

Maple Ridge County Park

Harbor Island National Wildlife Refuge

DeTour Passage Underwater Preserve

Onaway State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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