Duck Lake (Gogebic County)
Duck Lake is in Gogebic County near Watersmeet in the western Upper Peninsula. It is a lake of just over 600 acres with a mix of panfish and predators.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Black crappie
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Duck Lake Boat Access SiteRampDNR boat ramp near Watersmeet. Parking and facilities were not listed.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 Duck Lake (Gogebic 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 Duck Lake (Gogebic County) ↗Local tips
- Fish rocky points for smallmouth bass.
- Maximum depth is around 25 feet, so check the deeper basin for walleye.
- Check ramp conditions before hauling a larger boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.