Inland lake

Hardwood Lake

Ogemaw County, Michigan

Hardwood Lake is a lake of about 172 acres near Skidway Lake in Ogemaw County. It holds largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.

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Current air temperature at Hardwood Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area178 acres

Max depth35 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsHigh speed boating is prohibited from 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. the next day (Mich. Admin. Code R 281.765.14)

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Most reported species by anglers

Northern Pike●●●○○

Reported by anglers

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie listed

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

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

Hardwood Lake public rampRamp
Listed by the Michigan DNR as a public boat ramp and water access site near Skidway Lake.Directions ↗
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 Hardwood 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 weedlines and shallow bays for bass.
Use a wire leader when targeting pike.
Plan for daytime high speed boating only, as night hours are restricted.

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