Alcona Dam Pond
Alcona Dam Pond is an impoundment of the Au Sable River in Alcona County, created by Alcona Dam in 1924. It is known for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Abundant with average growth
Yellow Perch
Abundant and grow well
Bluegill
Abundant, growth slightly below state average
Walleye
Stocked in alternate years; natural reproduction varies
Smallmouth Bass
Growth below average
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- County boat ramps (three)RampThree county-maintained gravel ramps with about 20 trailer spaces. The county also runs camping parks on the east and west sides.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Alcona Dam Pond are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Alcona Dam Pond ↗Local tips
- The old river channel runs 20 to 25 feet deep and holds fish.
- Walleye numbers can be thin. Pike and panfish are the steadier bet.
- Zebra mussels are present, so clean and drain your boat.
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