Lake Manuka

Otsego County, Michigan

Lake Manuka is a lake of about 163 acres near Gaylord in Otsego County. It is known for panfish and smallmouth bass.

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Surface area177 acres

Max depth27 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie listed

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

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

Boat launches

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

DNR boat ramp (Beachview Dr)Ramp
Public DNR ramp near 5105 Beachview Dr, Gaylord.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 Manuka 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

Try small jigs for crappie near cover.
Smallmouth hold near drop-offs and hard bottom.
Check the ramp conditions before hauling a trailer.

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