Cisco Lake
Cisco Lake is in Gogebic County, Michigan, about 13 miles southwest of Watersmeet. It is part of the Cisco Chain and is known for panfish, walleye and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in the 1992 DNR survey, but many were small
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Stocked since 1982. Also speared by tribal fishers
Northern Pike
No size limit on pike in the Cisco Chain per the 1993 report
Crappie
Black crappie, averaging about 10 inches in 1992
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State public access sitePublicState-maintained site on the northeast shore. The 1993 report gives no ramp details.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 Cisco 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 Cisco Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the weeds and rocks for pike and bass.
- The water level is held up by a dam on the outlet, so watch for shallow stumps.
- The lake connects to Thousand Island and Lindsley lakes, so you can explore the chain.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.