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Gaylanta Lake

Montmorency County, Michigan

Gaylanta Lake is in Montmorency County in northern Lower Michigan, near Atlanta. Anglers report northern pike and bass.

N0.25 mi
Air temp Not available right now.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area123 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

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.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Boat launches

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

  • Gaylanta Lake DNR boat launchRamp
    Public concrete ramp, one lane, about 3 parking spaces including trailer parkingDirections ↗
  • 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 Gaylanta Lake 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

  • Work weed edges for pike and largemouth.
  • Try rocky or harder bottom areas for smallmouth.
  • Parking is very limited, so go early.

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