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Natural inland lake

Lake Gratiot

Keweenaw County, Michigan

Gratiot Lake sits in the forest of the Keweenaw Peninsula near Mohawk in Keweenaw County. It drains through the Little Gratiot River to Lac La Belle.

N1 mi
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Surface area1,479 acres
Max depth70 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Northern Pike●●●●○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

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.

  • Gratiot Lake boat rampRamp
    DNR lists a hard-surfaced ramp deep enough for most boats.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 Gratiot 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

  • The lake reaches about 70 feet, with a mostly muck bottom.
  • Cell service can fade north of Calumet, so plan your route first.
  • Check DNR District office in Baraga at 906-353-6651 for current conditions.

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