Cooke Dam Pond
Cooke Dam Pond is an Au Sable River reservoir in Iosco County, just over seven miles long. Nearly all the shore is owned by Consumers Energy and the Forest Service, so it stays wild.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Most common large predator in the DNR survey.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Stocked about every other year.
Muskellunge
Stocked. Great Lakes strain.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cooke Dam Road launchRampEast end. Larger lot with room for trailers.Directions ↗
- Pine Akers launchRampWest end off Pine Akers Road. Small, with little parking.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 Cooke Dam Pond 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 Cooke Dam Pond ↗Local tips
- Half the pond is deeper than 15 feet. Fish the weed and wood edges for pike.
- Expect rock bass, shiners and bullheads when fishing bait.
- Use the east launch if you tow a larger boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.