Caribou Lake
Caribou Lake is in eastern Chippewa County, Michigan, about five miles west of DeTour Village. It is shallow, with most of the lake under 10 feet, and holds smallmouth bass, walleye and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Caught in the 2006 DNR survey
Walleye
Fingerlings stocked by the lake association in 2006
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Caribou Lake Public Boat LaunchRampDNR launch at the north end on North Caribou Lake Road. Hard-surfaced ramp and a courtesy pier.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 Caribou 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 Caribou Lake ↗Local tips
- Use the north end launch on North Caribou Lake Road.
- The lake is shallow, so watch your motor over the flats.
- Lake level is managed by a dam and can change by season.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.