Lake Leelanau
Lake Leelanau is a long, narrow lake in Leelanau County, split into a north and south lake by a narrows. It is known for smallmouth bass, walleye and perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Good population in South Lake, per DNR
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Brown Trout
Present but not common in South Lake
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- The NarrowsRampDNR boat launch.Directions ↗
- Bingham (County Road 641)RampDNR boat launch.Directions ↗
- Leelanau WestRampDNR boat launch south of Hohnke Road.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Leelanau are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: 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 Leelanau ↗Local tips
- South Lake reaches about 62 feet and the North Lake about 121 feet, so fish near the thermocline in summer.
- Low oxygen below about 35 to 40 feet in South Lake, so stay above it.
- The lake level is lowered 12 inches from November 15 to April 15, so check ramps in the off season.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.