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Deer Lake (Marquette County)

Marquette County, Michigan

Deer Lake is north of Ishpeming in Marquette County in the Upper Peninsula. Fish here were once under a mercury advisory, which was lifted after the lake was delisted in 2014.

N1 mi
Air temp Not available right now.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area906 acres
Max depth35 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Deer Lake public boat rampRamp
    Public boat ramp in Ishpeming near 46.5327, -87.6953. Amenities not confirmed.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See 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 (Marquette County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Species and abundance were not confirmed, so check with the DNR or a local shop.
  • Check the current Michigan fish consumption advisory before keeping fish.
  • Weather can change fast in the Upper Peninsula, so watch the forecast.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.