Avery Lake
Avery Lake is in Montmorency County, about eight miles south of Atlanta, in state forest land. It is known for smallmouth and largemouth bass and plenty of bluegill.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Main predator. Fish near 14 inches are common and some reach 20 inches.
Largemouth Bass
Abundant and growing well.
Bluegill
Plentiful but mostly small. About 4 percent top 8 inches.
Yellow Perch
Common, up to about 12 inches.
Walleye
Few fish. Stocking stopped in 1998.
Northern Pike
Native but uncommon.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- East shore state forest campground and boat launchRampState run campground and boat access with parking for about 15 trailers.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 Avery 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
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Search more bait shops near Avery Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the deeper north basin, which reaches 79 feet, and the south basin, which reaches 52 feet.
- Smallmouth are plentiful, so small baits and tube jigs can produce steady action.
- Expect lots of small bluegill. Move around to find the larger ones.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.