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Emily Lake

Houghton County, Michigan

Emily Lake is near Toivola in Houghton County. It sits at Emily Lake State Forest Campground.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area57 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Rainbow Trout●●●○○

Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.

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.

  • Emily Lake State Forest Campground boating accessRamp
    Boating access site at the state forest campground.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 Emily Lake 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

  • Launch at the campground boating access site.
  • Rainbow trout are listed for this lake, so check the stocking and trout rules before you go.
  • Bluegill and perch are good targets for a short trip.

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