Grand Lake
Grand Lake is a large, shallow natural lake in Presque Isle County with about 19 islands, and its outlet flows to Lake Huron. It is known for its yellow perch fishery, particularly in winter, along with walleye, smallmouth bass and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Yellow Perch
Dominates the fishery, especially in winter
Walleye
Below-average growth; reach 15 inches around age 5
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
DNR operates a pike spawning marsh on Schalks Creek
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Metzelaar Bay DNR Boating Access SitePublicPaved DNR-operated launch on the south side; new ramp built 2018Directions ↗
- Grand Lake County Launch (Fletcher-Gilchrist picnic area)PublicOff East County Road 638Directions ↗
- Grand Lake MarinaMarina15279 US-23 South, Presque Isle; summer hours 9am-5pmDirections ↗
- 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 Grand 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Grand Lake ↗Local tips
- Lake does not thermally stratify and is shallow (max 25 ft).
- Perch are the dominant catch, most targeted in winter.
- Walleye must be 15 inches to keep (statewide standard).
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.