Dog Lake
Dog Lake Flooding is a state flooding in Cheboygan County near Onaway, in the Pigeon River area. It is a quiet water known for northern pike and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
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.
- Dog Lake Flooding WMA parkingPublicRustic parking on the northwest side of the flooding (45.288N, 84.412W). DNR Gaylord office: 989-732-3541.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 Dog 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 Dog Lake ↗Local tips
- The flooding is shallow in places, so watch for stumps and dikes.
- Call the DNR Gaylord office to ask about launch conditions.
- Fish weed edges and old channels for pike.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.