Carney Lake
Carney Lake is in Dickinson County, about 14 miles northeast of Iron Mountain. It has a state forest campground and is known for walleye, pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
24 inch minimum in the DNR survey
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Carney Lake State Forest Campground boat launchRampBoat launch and fishing access at the 16-site state forest campground, reached by M-95 and Carney Lake Road.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike From DNR status report 2013-87, confirm with current digest | 24 in | 2 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at 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 Carney Lake ↗Local tips
- Max depth is about 35 feet, so work the drop-offs for walleye.
- Pike must be 24 inches to keep, per the DNR survey.
- Bluegill and smallmouth were not found in recent surveys, so focus on other species.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.