Douglas Lake
Douglas Lake is a 3,395-acre lake in northwestern Cheboygan County, Michigan, made up of several basins separated by shallow shoals and part of the Inland Water Route. It is the home of the University of Michigan Biological Station and is known for smallmouth bass, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Most abundant gamefish in DNR 2014 survey
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
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.
- Douglas Lake Boat Launch (DNR)PublicMunro Township, south shore near Pells Island; hard-surface ramp, limited trailer parkingDirections ↗
- 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 Douglas 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 Douglas Lake ↗Local tips
- DNR's 2014 survey found smallmouth bass the most common gamefish, followed by northern pike.
- Panfish include bluegill, pumpkinseed, rock bass and black crappie.
- Launch parking is very limited, so arrive early.
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