Lake Paradise
Lake Paradise is in Emmet County near the community of Carp Lake, with an eastern bay in Cheboygan County. It is a shallow lake with walleye, pike, perch and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
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.
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.
- Lake Paradise DNR boat rampRamp6011 Paradise Trail, Carp Lake. Public ramp on the west 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 Paradise 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Paradise ↗Local tips
- Max depth is about 18 feet, so most of the lake is easy to cover with a small boat.
- Eurasian watermilfoil is present. Clean weeds off your gear before you leave.
- The lake drains to the Carp Lake River.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.