Impoundment

Foote Dam Pond

Iosco County, Michigan

Foote Dam Pond is an Au Sable River reservoir in Iosco County, about seven miles long and under half a mile wide. It holds a mix of panfish, bass, pike and walleye.

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Current air temperature at Foote Dam Pond (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area1,695 acres

Max depth40 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

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.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Old Orchard ParkRamp
South shore boat launch with a large campground. Run by Oscoda Township.Directions ↗
Foote Site ParkRamp
Paved launch near the dam with plenty of trailer parking. A permit is needed to launch.Directions ↗
Upper reach launchPublic
Small unimproved launch below Cooke Dam.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 Foote Dam Pond 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

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

The pond is long and narrow, so wind is rarely a problem.
Basin near the dam is over 40 feet deep. Work the edges for bass and pike.
Check the permit rule at Foote Site Park before you go.

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