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Natural inland lake

Lake Nettie

Presque Isle County, Michigan

Lake Nettie is a small inland lake near Hawks in Presque Isle County. It is known for bass, walleye and panfish.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area272 acres
Max depth22 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

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

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

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

  • Lake Nettie Public Boat RampRamp
    DNR listed boat ramp at 8664 Lake Nettie Rd, Hawks, MI.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 Nettie 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

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Fish the weed edges for bass and pike.
  • The lake is shallow, with a max depth near 22 feet, so work the drop-offs.
  • Use the public ramp on Lake Nettie Rd and arrive early on summer weekends.

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