Deer Lake (Charlevoix County, 463 acres)
Deer Lake is a lake near Boyne City in Charlevoix County. It is known for large bluegill, sunfish and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Anglers report large fish.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
Mostly modest size.
Northern Pike
Mostly small fish.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Deer Lake public boat rampRampPublic ramp at 75 E Deer Lake Rd, Boyne City.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 Deer Lake (Charlevoix County, 463 acres) 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 Deer Lake (Charlevoix County, 463 acres) ↗Local tips
- Max depth is about 22 feet, so panfish stay in fairly shallow water.
- Small pike are common, so use a leader for them.
- Check the ramp conditions before bringing a large trailer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.