Five Channels Dam Pond
Five Channels Dam Pond is an impoundment on the Au Sable River in Iosco County. Its shoreline is mostly forested national forest and utility land with almost no homes.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Present in the 2016 DNR survey
Northern Pike
Few found and none of legal size in 2016
Walleye
Low numbers but self-sustaining
Yellow Perch
Small numbers
Bluegill
Low quality panfish population
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Five Channels Dam public launchRampSmall concrete ramp near the dam, kept by Consumers Energy. Parking for several trailers. Fits small to mid-sized boats.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 Five Channels Dam Pond 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 Five Channels Dam Pond ↗Local tips
- Fish the deeper water near the dam, where depth reaches about 32 feet.
- Most of the river channel and shoreline is under 12 feet, so work the shallows for smallmouth.
- Bring a small to mid-sized boat, since the launch is small.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.