Grand Sable Lake
Grand Sable Lake is in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County, about 3 to 6 miles southwest of Grand Marais. It is known for northern pike, smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
43 caught in the 2004 DNR survey, with fish near the 24 inch size
Smallmouth Bass
29 caught in the 2004 survey
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Lake Trout
Stocked until 2005, few caught in the survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Grand Sable Lake Boat Launch (NPS)RampConcrete ramp, courtesy pier, large parking area and vault toilet. Reached by unpaved county roads. Summer boat cleaning station.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 Grand Sable 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 Sable Lake ↗Local tips
- The boat launch is on gravel roads, so plan for a slow drive in.
- Use the summer cleaning station before and after launching.
- The lake reaches 85 feet, so use the deeper water for lake trout.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.