Natural inland lake

Chicago Lake

Delta County, Michigan

Chicago Lake is in the Hiawatha National Forest in Delta County, between Rapid River and Manistique. It has an improved boat launch and four campsites at the north end.

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Surface area191 acres

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Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Boat launches

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

Chicago Lake boat launchRamp
Improved launch near the north end, next to the four forest campsites.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 Chicago Lake 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

Launch at the north end, where the campsites are.
Gravel forest roads lead in, so check road conditions before you tow.
Ask at the Hiawatha National Forest office about local fish species before you go.

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