MANISTIQUE LAKE

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FISHING • MICHIGAN

Manistique Lake


April 27, 2024

Manistique Lake is a popular fishing area located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This lake is home to a variety of fish species including northern pike, walleye, musky, perch, and smallmouth bass. The nearby attractions include hiking trails, waterfalls, and the Seney Wildlife Refuge. Anglers can benefit from fishing tips such as using live bait or lures, fishing in rocky areas or near weed beds, and targeting deeper waters for larger fish. The best time to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Aldrich Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Meteer Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Steinbarger Lake

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

Dollar Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Wawasee Public Fishing Area

Miller Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Permit

Westler Lake

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

Kuhn Lake

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

Grassy Creek

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

Norman Lake

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

Area Boat Ramps

SOUTH SAINT MARY'S STREET 102, LAKE LEELANAU
Watershed,
BOAT RAMP ACCESS SOUTH ARM TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
PUBLIC DOCK ROAD TORCH LAKE
Watershed,
LAKE MICHIGAN, SUTTONS BAY, LEELANAU COUNTY
Boardman-Charlevoix Watershed, Michigan
MEINRAD STREET LAKE LEELANAU
Watershed,
FRONT STREET SUTTONS BAY
Watershed,
WILSON LAKE BOAT RAMP CENTRAL LAKE TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
SWANEY ROAD PENINSULA TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
SIX MILE LAKE ROAD ECHO TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
LEWIN ROAD FOREST HOME TOWNSHIP
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

KINGS ROAD BRIDGE (2 MILES WEST OF TOWN OF LUTHER IN T19N, R12W TO SLACKWATER OF THE STATE FISH WEIR IN T21N, R16W
Manistee 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
FROM SIXTEEN MILE LAKE TO NORTH LINE OF SEC 26, T43N, R19W
Fishdam-Sturgeon Watershed, Michigan
SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO MOUTH AT LAKE MICHIGAN
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
SECTION 17, T48N, R17W (BOUNDARY OF PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE LANDS) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
EAST BRANCH FROM WESTERN FOREST BOUNDARY (SEC 19, T46N, R6W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
SOUTHEASTERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO NORTHWETERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
COUNTY ROAD H-58 (AKA. ADAMS TRAIL/ MUNISING-VAN MEER-SHINGLETON RD.) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
SOURCE IN SEC 21, T47N, R12W TO MOUTH AT WHITEFISH BAY
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
SOUTH BRANCH FROM FOREST BOUNDARY EAST OF HESPERIA AT WEST SECTION LINE OF SEC 22, T14N, R14W TO ECHO DRIVE IN SEC 6, T13N, R12W
Pere Marquette-White Watershed, Michigan

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

French Bay Natural Area

Wilderness Beaver Basin

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Carpenter Ave Ball Field

Wilderness Area Seney

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Trout Lake Park

Muskallonge Lake State Park

Ferry Beach Park

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