Lake Roland
Lake Roland is in the southern Keweenaw Peninsula in Houghton County. It is part of the Twin Lakes chain with Lake Gerald and is known for panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Yellow Perch
Common, averaging about 8.5 inches in a 2019 survey
Bluegill
Most numerous catch in the survey, 1 to 9 inches
Crappie
Black crappie up to 13 inches
Largemouth Bass
Few caught in the survey, 8 to 13 inches
Lake Trout
Only a few caught, 19 to 25 inches
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Twin Lakes State Park rampRampConcrete ramp, one lane, about 18 parking spaces. Managed by Michigan DNR.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 Roland 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 Roland ↗Local tips
- Target panfish, since the DNR manages the lake for warmwater panfish.
- Expect water level changes of 1 to 3 feet in dry periods.
- The state park campground is on the southwest shore, so fish near it for easy access.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.