Au Sable Lake
Au Sable Lake is in Ogemaw County near Lupton. It has two deep basins and is known for bluegill, bass and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Plentiful but mostly small
Largemouth Bass
Most run 10 to 14 inches
Northern Pike
Many are under 24 inches
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie numbers are rising
Walleye
Stocked, limited survival
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Au Sable Lake state boat launchRamp5237 Sumac Trail, Lupton. Hard-surface ramp, parking for about six trailersDirections ↗
- 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 Au Sable Lake 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 Au Sable Lake ↗Local tips
- The ramp parking is small, so go early on weekends.
- Look for weeds and the shoal between the two basins.
- Water below the thermocline lacks oxygen in summer, so fish shallower.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.