Fife Lake (Grand Traverse County)
Fife Lake is in Grand Traverse County beside the village of Fife Lake. Most of the shoreline has homes, and the lake holds bass, walleye, pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Common in 2013 DNR netting.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
DNR found few young fish.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Numbers dropped since 2001.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Fife Lake DNR accessRampDNR boat launch on the north side in the village of Fife Lake. A private marina is nearby.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 Fife Lake (Grand Traverse 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 Fife Lake (Grand Traverse County) ↗Local tips
- Rock bass are the most common catch, so expect many small ones.
- Bass must be 14 inches and pike 24 inches under standard size rules.
- With 60 feet of depth, look for walleye along deeper edges.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.