Culhane Lake
Culhane Lake is a 97 acre lake in northern Luce County, about 29 miles northeast of Newberry. It sits beside a rustic state forest campground and is known for northern pike and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Culhane Lake State Forest Campground launchRampBoat launch about 200 feet past the campground entrance off County Road 500. Carry-in paddling also possible.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 Culhane 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 Culhane Lake ↗Local tips
- Plan ahead. The campground has 15 first-come sites and no hookups.
- The road is not plowed in winter, so winter access can be hard.
- Bring a Recreation Passport for vehicle entry.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.