Cusino Lake
Cusino Lake is a small lake in Schoolcraft County in the central Upper Peninsula, with a rustic state forest campground on its shore. It is known for muskie, northern pike and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Listed for the lake by the state forest campground page
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cusino Lake State Forest CampgroundPublicSix lakeside sites with carry-in water access for small craft. No ramp is listed. Recreation Passport required.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 Cusino 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 Cusino Lake ↗Local tips
- Bring a car-top boat or canoe, since no launch ramp is listed.
- Average depth is only about 10 feet, so work weed edges for pike and muskie.
- Camp sites are first come, first served. Call 906-341-2355 for current conditions.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.