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Gemini Lakes

Schoolcraft County, Michigan

Gemini Lakes is a 120-acre lake in northwest Schoolcraft County, about 20 miles northeast of Shingleton and near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It is known for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and perch, with a state forest campground on the shore.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area119 acres
Max depth20 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

Found in the 2009 DNR survey

Northern Pike●●●●○

24 inch minimum harvest length noted in the DNR report

Walleye●●●○○

Present, but DNR recommends keeping stocking suspended

Yellow Perch●●●○○

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

Bluegill●●●○○

Present in the 2009 survey

Boat launches

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

  • North Gemini Lake State Forest CampgroundRamp
    Boat launch at the campgroundDirections ↗
  • South Gemini Lake State Forest CampgroundPublic
    Carry-in access for small boatsDirections ↗
  • 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 Gemini Lakes 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

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Local tips

  • Bring a car-top boat or kayak if you use the south campground, since it is carry-in only.
  • Work the shoreline cover for smallmouth and pike.
  • Max depth is about 20 feet, so fish near the deeper basin for walleye and perch.

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