Lake Bellaire
Lake Bellaire is a deep lake southwest of the town of Bellaire in Antrim County, part of the Elk River Chain of Lakes watershed; it was formerly called Grass Lake. It has about 12 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 95 feet, and a mixed cold and cool-water fishery.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Lake Trout
Deep, cold water. Downriggers or vertical jigging.
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.
Muskellunge
50 inch minimum size limit applies
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Fisherman's Paradise DNR Access SiteRampDNR concrete boat launch ramp and dock with trailer parking and pit toilets; Recreation Passport/launch fee requiredDirections ↗
- Noteware LandingPublicAntrim County carry-in launch with 3 parking spaces; also reaches the Intermediate RiverDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge Special 50-inch minimum size limit water: L. Bellaire including tribs upstream to Bellaire Dam | 50 in | See guide |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Lake Bellaire ↗Local tips
- Muskellunge here (including tributaries up to Bellaire Dam) have a 50 inch minimum size limit.
- The lake reaches 95 feet, so lake trout and cold-water species can be fished in deeper water.
- Zebra and quagga mussels are documented; clean, drain and dry your boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.