Deer Lake (Iron County)
Deer Lake is in Iron County in the western Upper Peninsula, about 11 miles northeast of Amasa. A state forest campground sits on the lake, and it is known for walleye, smallmouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
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.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Deer Lake boat launchRampBoat launch at the Deer Lake State Forest Campground, 11 miles northeast of Amasa.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 (Iron County) 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 (Iron County) ↗Local tips
- Camp at the state forest site and fish from the launch area; a Recreation Passport is required.
- The lake reaches about 44 feet, so try walleye in the deeper water.
- Bone Lake is about 4 miles north if you want a second lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.