Beaufort Lake
Beaufort Lake is in Baraga County in the Upper Peninsula. It has walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and yellow perch, and lots of rock bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Naturally reproducing. Growth is slower than average.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
24 inch minimum, 2 fish daily, per the 2023 DNR survey report.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Numbers have grown since 1991.
Largemouth Bass
Rare in the 2023 survey.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Beaufort Lake State Forest CampgroundRampPublic boat launch on the north shore at the state forest campground.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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort Lake ↗Local tips
- Rock bass are very common and will bite first, so keep moving to find walleye or smallmouth.
- Walleye are common but slow growing, so most fish will be near the 15 inch minimum.
- Eat pike and walleye in small amounts. The state lists mercury advisories for this lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.