Greenwood Reservoir
Greenwood Reservoir is in Ely Township, Marquette County, about 10 miles southwest of Ishpeming. It has many islands and coves and is known for smallmouth bass and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Greenwood Reservoir launchRampTwo hard-bottom ramps, 17 parking spaces, pit toilets, no campingDirections ↗
- 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 Greenwood Reservoir 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 Greenwood Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Watch for stumps just below the surface and shallow rocks.
- The islands and coves are confusing; carry a map.
- Fish stump fields, rocky points and weedy drop-offs.
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