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Beaver Lake (Alpena County)

Alpena County, Michigan

Beaver Lake is near Lachine in Alpena County in northeast Lower Michigan. It is a deep lake with a county park ramp and a mix of bass, pike, walleye and panfish.

N1 mi
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Surface area680 acres
Max depth77 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Beaver Lake County ParkRamp
    Public boat ramp at 17394 Beaver Lake Park Rd, Lachine.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Beaver Lake (Alpena County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Fish the drop-offs, since the lake reaches about 77 feet deep.
  • Work the weedy shallows for bass and pike early in the day.
  • Check the county park for ramp hours and fees before you go.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.