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The Keweenaw Peninsula has long been known for its great fishing. Surrounded by Lake Superior, and dotted with numerous inland lakes and streams, its waters are home to many species of game fish. Huge trophies thrive in the vast Portage Waterway, and Lake Trout literally surround the region. Many feeder streams have abundant smelt runs each spring when the water temperature reaches about 40 degrees.
Brook, rainbow and brown trout can be caught in isolated streams where the only sounds you hear will be splashing water, birds singing and the sound of the fish flopping in your creel.
One great advantage of Keweenaw fishing is the great number of lakes and streams. Just a short drive is all that is necessary to improve your luck when things seem slow.
Charter Fishing
Fishing Site Index
Houghton County Boat Launch
Keweenaw County Boat Launch
Steelhead Streams
Brook Trout Streams
Smelt
Bait, Tackle & Licences
Boat Fuel
For That Unlucky Fisherman
Further Information
FISHING SITE INDEX - if you would like a map of the lakes, please click here.
1. Bob Lake: Walleye, Perch
2. Sandy Lake: Crappies, Bluegill, Large- mouth Bass
3. Clear Lake: Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
4. Emily Lake: Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill
5. Pike Lake: Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, Perch
6. Prickett Dam: Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Perch
7. Otter Lake: Brook Trout, Walleye, Perch, Sauger, Rainbow, Northern Pike
8. Lake Roland: Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Perch, Bass
9. Lake Gerald: Walleye, Perch, Bass, Rainbow Trout
10. Toivola Lakes: Perch, Crappie, Bluegill
11. Lake Eva: Perch, Crappie, Bluegill
12. Perreault Lake: Brook Trout
13. Redridge Dam: Brook Trout, Perch, Brown Trout, Bluegill
14. Pike Bay: Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill
15. Portage Lake: Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Perch, Crappie, Sturgeon, Punkinseed
16. Mud Lake: Northern Pike, Perch, Bluegill
17. Rice Lake: Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Bluegill
18. Bear Lake: Perch, Crappie, Bluegill
19. Boston Pond: Perch, Crappie, Bluegill
20. Torch Lake: Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Perch
21. Thayer's Lake: Smallmouth Bass, Perch
22. Gratiot Lake: Northern Pike, Perch,Tiger Muskie, Walleye
23. Deer Lake: Northern Pike, Perch
24. Lac La Belle: Northern Pike, Perch, Crappie, Muskie, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass
25. Eagle River:
26. Eliza Lake: Brown Trout
27. Lake Bailey: Perch, Northern Pike
28. Lake Medora: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Perch
29. Lake Manganese: Brook Trout
30. Lake Fanny Hooe: Brook Trout, Splake, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye
31. Schlatter Lake: Northern Pike, Perch
HOUGHTON COUNTY BOAT LAUNCHING SITES
Otter Lake, Clear Lake, Emily Lake, Bootjack, Prickett Dam, Sandy Lake, Rice Lake, Pike Lake, Lake Linden Village Park, Twin Lakes State Park, White City, Sturgeon River Sloughs, Grand Traverse Bay Harbor, Hancock Municipal Park, Houghton/Hancock Marina, Lily Pond, Stanton Township Park, Chassell, Crystal Lake, Lake on Three.
KEWEENAW COUNTY BOAT LAUNCHING SITES
Thayers Lake, Lake Medora, Gratiot Lake, Lake Bailey, Lac La Belle Marina, Lake Fanny Hooe, Copper Harbor Marina, Eagle Harbor Marina, Deer Lake.
STEELHEAD STREAMS
Salmon Trout River, Coles Creek, Pilgrim River, Deer Creek, Graveraet River, Traverse River, Elm River, Montreal River, Tobacco River, Silver River, Gratiot River.
BROOK TROUT STREAMS
Otter River, Traprock River, Coles Creek, Upper Salmon Trout River, Elm River, Misery River, Montreal River, Gratiot River, Black Creek, Garden Brook, Silver River.
CHARTER FISHING
Hooked Up Charter Fishing
370-4450, Charter fishing on Gratiot Lake, Lac La Belle, Lake Superior and Portage Lake. We provide all the fishing equipment including tackle and bait. You will need a State of Mich. fishing liscense, sunglasses, rain gear (just in case), sun screen, bug spray, snacks, drink, and a camera. visit us at www.hookedupcharter.com or drop me an e-mail at steve@hookedupcharter.com.
Sand Point Charters
370-2257, Call us today! We offer Full day fishing at Stannard Rock Light; half day fishing near Bete Gris which is the "Captain's Pick". We also offer a Lighthouse cruise or a Lighthouse/Fishing combo. Sand Point Charters also offers to fillet and bag your catch at the end of the day. For more information contact Briam at 370-2257 or www.sandpointcharter.com. Follow me on Teitter: FishinMission.
Uncle Ducky Outdoor Adventures, Inc.
Your gateway to a variety of fishing experiences in the Northern lakes and woods area of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Whether fishing on Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake, in the many inland lakes in the region, or on northern Lake Michigan in Little Bay de Noc, we are experienced in all of them and dedicated to making your experience a safe, fun-fulled adventure. Lake Trout, Salmon, and Rainbows on Superior, Walleyes on Little Bay de Noc, Northerns, Smallmouth, Perch, Walleyes and Trout in the Inland Lakes, and Brookies and Browns in the Rivers and streams.Take some time and examine our website. Its our store to the world.and in it you'll probably find a trip just suited to you and your group within your budget. Call us at 906-228-5447 or tol free at 877-228-5447.
Walleye Guide Service
296-9725 or 370-9726, Would you like a casual, relaxing day of fishing out on the beautiful waters in the Keweenaw? To go check out the old fishing hole of yesteryear? Would you prefer to get serious and do some extreme walleye hunting, or find something in between? Let Walleye Guide service "Hook you up"! Let me know what you're thinking and we will do our best to accommodate you. My motto is: "Everyone needs to do more fishing; they just don't know it yet!" They will tow the boat to any boat launch in the Keweenaw. We provide all the bait and tackle. Ask us about Military Discounts. Contact us at www.walleyguideservice.net www.walleyeguideservice.com or drop us an email at rlbushman@bluebuzz.net
SMELT
Most streams in the Keweenaw have fair smelt runs. The mouth of the Little Gratiot River is a good place to start in Keweenaw County. Coles Creek is a good place to start in Houghton County.
BAIT (B), TACKLE (T), LICENCES (L)
All area codes are 906 unless otherwise stated.
ACE HARDWARE
334 Fifth Street
Calumet, MI 49913
337-0912 (T, L)
LAC LA BELLE LODGE
HC 1 Box 46, Lac La Belle
Mohawk, MI 49950
289-4293 (B, L)
LAKE FANNY HOOE RESORT
Copper Harbor, MI 49918
289-4451 (B,T)
NORTH STAR bp
56797 S. Sixth Street
Calumet, MI 49913, 337-0917 (B,T)
NORTHWOODS SPORTING GOODS
120 Quincy Street
Hancock, MI 49930, 482-5210 (B, T, L)
WALMART
995 Razorback Drive
Houghton, MI, 49931, 482-0639 (T, L)
BOAT FUEL
Gas is available to boaters at the state docks in Copper Harbor & Eagle Harbor, the Houghton County Marina in Hancock and the Lac La Belle Lodge in Lac La Belle.
FOR THAT UNLUCKY FISHERMAN
PETERSON'S FISH MARKET
49813N US41
Hancock, MI 49930
906-482-2343
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
District Headquarters
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6651
The Keweenaw Peninsula has long been known for its great fishing. Surrounded by Lake Superior, and dotted with numerous inland lakes and streams, its waters are home to many species of game fish. Huge trophies thrive in the vast Portage Waterway, and Lake Trout literally surround the region. Many feeder streams have abundant smelt runs each spring when the water temperature reaches about 40 degrees.
Brook, rainbow and brown trout can be caught in isolated streams where the only sounds you hear will be splashing water, birds singing and the sound of the fish flopping in your creel.
One great advantage of Keweenaw fishing is the great number of lakes and streams. Just a short drive is all that is necessary to improve your luck when things seem slow.
Charter Fishing
Fishing Site Index
Houghton County Boat Launch
Keweenaw County Boat Launch
Steelhead Streams
Brook Trout Streams
Smelt
Bait, Tackle & Licences
Boat Fuel
For That Unlucky Fisherman
Further Information
FISHING SITE INDEX - if you would like a map of the lakes, please click here.
1. Bob Lake: Walleye, Perch
2. Sandy Lake: Crappies, Bluegill, Large- mouth Bass
3. Clear Lake: Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
4. Emily Lake: Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill
5. Pike Lake: Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, Perch
6. Prickett Dam: Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Perch
7. Otter Lake: Brook Trout, Walleye, Perch, Sauger, Rainbow, Northern Pike
8. Lake Roland: Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Perch, Bass
9. Lake Gerald: Walleye, Perch, Bass, Rainbow Trout
10. Toivola Lakes: Perch, Crappie, Bluegill
11. Lake Eva: Perch, Crappie, Bluegill
12. Perreault Lake: Brook Trout
13. Redridge Dam: Brook Trout, Perch, Brown Trout, Bluegill
14. Pike Bay: Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill
15. Portage Lake: Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Perch, Crappie, Sturgeon, Punkinseed
16. Mud Lake: Northern Pike, Perch, Bluegill
17. Rice Lake: Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Bluegill
18. Bear Lake: Perch, Crappie, Bluegill
19. Boston Pond: Perch, Crappie, Bluegill
20. Torch Lake: Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Perch
21. Thayer's Lake: Smallmouth Bass, Perch
22. Gratiot Lake: Northern Pike, Perch,Tiger Muskie, Walleye
23. Deer Lake: Northern Pike, Perch
24. Lac La Belle: Northern Pike, Perch, Crappie, Muskie, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass
25. Eagle River:
26. Eliza Lake: Brown Trout
27. Lake Bailey: Perch, Northern Pike
28. Lake Medora: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Perch
29. Lake Manganese: Brook Trout
30. Lake Fanny Hooe: Brook Trout, Splake, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye
31. Schlatter Lake: Northern Pike, Perch
HOUGHTON COUNTY BOAT LAUNCHING SITES
Otter Lake, Clear Lake, Emily Lake, Bootjack, Prickett Dam, Sandy Lake, Rice Lake, Pike Lake, Lake Linden Village Park, Twin Lakes State Park, White City, Sturgeon River Sloughs, Grand Traverse Bay Harbor, Hancock Municipal Park, Houghton/Hancock Marina, Lily Pond, Stanton Township Park, Chassell, Crystal Lake, Lake on Three.
KEWEENAW COUNTY BOAT LAUNCHING SITES
Thayers Lake, Lake Medora, Gratiot Lake, Lake Bailey, Lac La Belle Marina, Lake Fanny Hooe, Copper Harbor Marina, Eagle Harbor Marina, Deer Lake.
STEELHEAD STREAMS
Salmon Trout River, Coles Creek, Pilgrim River, Deer Creek, Graveraet River, Traverse River, Elm River, Montreal River, Tobacco River, Silver River, Gratiot River.
BROOK TROUT STREAMS
Otter River, Traprock River, Coles Creek, Upper Salmon Trout River, Elm River, Misery River, Montreal River, Gratiot River, Black Creek, Garden Brook, Silver River.
CHARTER FISHING
Hooked Up Charter Fishing
370-4450, Charter fishing on Gratiot Lake, Lac La Belle, Lake Superior and Portage Lake. We provide all the fishing equipment including tackle and bait. You will need a State of Mich. fishing liscense, sunglasses, rain gear (just in case), sun screen, bug spray, snacks, drink, and a camera. visit us at www.hookedupcharter.com or drop me an e-mail at steve@hookedupcharter.com.
Sand Point Charters
370-2257, Call us today! We offer Full day fishing at Stannard Rock Light; half day fishing near Bete Gris which is the "Captain's Pick". We also offer a Lighthouse cruise or a Lighthouse/Fishing combo. Sand Point Charters also offers to fillet and bag your catch at the end of the day. For more information contact Briam at 370-2257 or www.sandpointcharter.com. Follow me on Teitter: FishinMission.
Uncle Ducky Outdoor Adventures, Inc.
Your gateway to a variety of fishing experiences in the Northern lakes and woods area of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Whether fishing on Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake, in the many inland lakes in the region, or on northern Lake Michigan in Little Bay de Noc, we are experienced in all of them and dedicated to making your experience a safe, fun-fulled adventure. Lake Trout, Salmon, and Rainbows on Superior, Walleyes on Little Bay de Noc, Northerns, Smallmouth, Perch, Walleyes and Trout in the Inland Lakes, and Brookies and Browns in the Rivers and streams.Take some time and examine our website. Its our store to the world.and in it you'll probably find a trip just suited to you and your group within your budget. Call us at 906-228-5447 or tol free at 877-228-5447.
Walleye Guide Service
296-9725 or 370-9726, Would you like a casual, relaxing day of fishing out on the beautiful waters in the Keweenaw? To go check out the old fishing hole of yesteryear? Would you prefer to get serious and do some extreme walleye hunting, or find something in between? Let Walleye Guide service "Hook you up"! Let me know what you're thinking and we will do our best to accommodate you. My motto is: "Everyone needs to do more fishing; they just don't know it yet!" They will tow the boat to any boat launch in the Keweenaw. We provide all the bait and tackle. Ask us about Military Discounts. Contact us at www.walleyguideservice.net www.walleyeguideservice.com or drop us an email at rlbushman@bluebuzz.net
SMELT
Most streams in the Keweenaw have fair smelt runs. The mouth of the Little Gratiot River is a good place to start in Keweenaw County. Coles Creek is a good place to start in Houghton County.
BAIT (B), TACKLE (T), LICENCES (L)
All area codes are 906 unless otherwise stated.
ACE HARDWARE
334 Fifth Street
Calumet, MI 49913
337-0912 (T, L)
LAC LA BELLE LODGE
HC 1 Box 46, Lac La Belle
Mohawk, MI 49950
289-4293 (B, L)
LAKE FANNY HOOE RESORT
Copper Harbor, MI 49918
289-4451 (B,T)
NORTH STAR bp
56797 S. Sixth Street
Calumet, MI 49913, 337-0917 (B,T)
NORTHWOODS SPORTING GOODS
120 Quincy Street
Hancock, MI 49930, 482-5210 (B, T, L)
WALMART
995 Razorback Drive
Houghton, MI, 49931, 482-0639 (T, L)
BOAT FUEL
Gas is available to boaters at the state docks in Copper Harbor & Eagle Harbor, the Houghton County Marina in Hancock and the Lac La Belle Lodge in Lac La Belle.
FOR THAT UNLUCKY FISHERMAN
PETERSON'S FISH MARKET
49813N US41
Hancock, MI 49930
906-482-2343
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
District Headquarters
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6651
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