Lake Michigamme
Lake Michigamme is a large, clear lake with many islands in the western Upper Peninsula, in Marquette and Baraga counties. It is known for walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Low density and slow growth, per DNR
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Yellow Perch
Numbers are low
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Van Riper State ParkRampPublic boat launch on the northeast shore.Directions ↗
- Brown Road launchRampPublic boat launch on the north shore.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 Michigamme 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Champion Sport and BaitNearby4276 US 41, Champion, MI 49814906-339-4114Directions ↗
Local tips
- Rock, cobble and boulder shoreline holds smallmouth, so watch for hazards.
- Walleye take about 6 to 7 years to reach 15 inches here.
- Spiny waterflea is present, so clean and drain your gear.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.