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Lake Medora

Keweenaw County, Michigan

Lake Medora is in Keweenaw County near Mohawk. It was made in the 1860s by damming the Mosquito River and is known for yellow perch, smallmouth bass and walleye.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area696 acres
Max depth26 ft
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Yellow Perch●●●●○

Most numerous fish in the 2018 DNR survey.

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

Second most numerous in the survey.

Walleye●●●○○

Many caught in 2018, but only 17% were legal size.

Rainbow Trout●○○○○

Stocked in recent years. No catches reported.

Boat launches

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

  • Lake Medora Access SiteRamp
    DNR boat ramp at 12881 US-41, Mohawk.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 Medora 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 is shallow. Most of it is under 25 feet deep.
  • Fish near downed trees along the shoal areas for perch and bass.
  • Many walleye are under legal size. Measure each fish.

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