Lake Lancer
Lake Lancer is an impoundment on the Sugar River near Gladwin in Gladwin County. It is known for bluegill, bass and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
About half the fish in the 2023 DNR survey
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
14-inch minimum
Northern Pike
Liberal pike rule
Walleye
Very few; stocking has not worked
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Butman Township access siteRampEast side, off Hockaday RoadDirections ↗
- State parcel west endPublicOff Butman Road, small boats onlyDirections ↗
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike Only one fish over 24 inches | See Michigan rules book ↗ | 5 |
| Largemouth Bass Lake-specific minimum | 14 in | See digest |
| Walleye Lake-specific minimum | 15 in | See digest |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at 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 Lake Lancer ↗Local tips
- Most of the lake is under 15 feet deep, so work the shallows.
- The deepest water is near the dam at about 32 feet.
- Bass need to be 14 inches to keep, so measure before you bag them.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.