Fletcher Pond
Fletcher Pond, also called Fletcher Floodwaters, is a large shallow flowage on the Upper South Branch Thunder Bay River in Alpena and Montmorency counties. It is known for northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Grow faster than the state average, per DNR
Largemouth Bass
Very common; tournaments are popular
Crappie
Black crappie were the most common panfish in the 2005 survey
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- North shore state rampRampPaved ramp off Miller Road (Fishing Site Road) with parking for 46 vehicles.Directions ↗
- Fletcher's Landing ResortMarinaResort with a launch for guests, boat and motor rentals and a tackle shop.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 Fletcher 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Jack's LandingNearby20836 Tennis Rd., Hillman, MI 49746(989) 742-4370Directions ↗
Local tips
- Most of the pond is under 10 feet deep with stumps and standing timber, so run slowly.
- Weed beds and stump lines hold bass and pike.
- Eurasian milfoil and zebra mussels are present, so clean your boat.
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.