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Natural inland lake

Lake of the Clouds

Ontonagon County, Michigan

Lake of the Clouds is in the Porcupine Mountains area of Ontonagon County, about 10 miles west of Silver City. It is a shallow lake known for brook trout in spring, plus smallmouth bass and yellow perch.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area140 acres
Max depth12 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

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

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

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

  • Foot trail accessPublic
    No boat launch found. Reached on foot about a half mile off M-107.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 of the Clouds 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

  • Plan on carrying gear in on foot.
  • Fish for brook trout in spring.
  • Check the DNR digest for trout rules.

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