French Farm Lake
French Farm Lake is a shallow lake about 3 miles southwest of Mackinaw City in Emmet County. It sits inside the French Farm Lake State Flooding Wildlife Management Area and is known for bass and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- French Farm Lake DNR rampRampEarthen boat ramp near the north end, maintained by the Michigan DNR.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 French Farm Lake 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
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- The lake is shallow and ringed by wetland, so fish weed edges and open pockets.
- The ramp is earthen, so use caution with heavy trailers after rain.
- Small boats and canoes work well here.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.