Boardman Lake
Boardman Lake sits just south of downtown Traverse City in Grand Traverse County. It is known for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Yellow Perch
Second most common species in the 2021 DNR survey.
Walleye
Made up the most fish weight in the 2021 survey.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Rare in the survey.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hull Park boat launchRampBoat launch on the north end, run by the City of Traverse City.Directions ↗
- Medalie ParkPublicCanoe and kayak launch on the south end. Carry-in only.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 Boardman 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 Boardman Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake reaches 71 feet, but the deep water has low oxygen in summer. Fish the upper layers.
- Launch at Hull Park on the north end for trailered boats.
- A state advisory covers mercury in pike and walleye, so check the eat-safe guide.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.