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Lake Gerald

Houghton County, Michigan

Gerald Lake is in Houghton County, Upper Peninsula, near Twin Lakes State Park. It is known for trout, bass and panfish.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area358 acres
Max depth40 ft
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Rainbow Trout●●●○○

Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

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.

Boat launches

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

  • Twin Lakes State ParkPublic
    Lakes Roland and Gerald are in the park. The DNR lists a launch on Lake Roland, none on Gerald.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 Lake Gerald 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

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Local tips

  • There is no ramp on Gerald Lake itself, so plan on a small boat or shore fishing.
  • Check with the state park for access details.
  • The DNR notes rainbow trout in the lake.

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