Lake Sainte Kathryn
Lake Ste. Kathryn is a small lake in the Ottawa National Forest near Iron River in Iron County. It has a national forest campground and a free boat launch, and anglers fish it for northern pike, walleye and perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
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 Ste. Kathryn Campground boat landingRampFree concrete ramp with trailer parking, just south of the campground fee station. Bank, canoe and boat fishing.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 Sainte Kathryn 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 Sainte Kathryn ↗Local tips
- Fish from a boat, canoe or the bank. The lake is small, so a light boat is enough.
- The water is cold, so fish deeper spots in summer.
- Call the Kenton Ranger District at 906-852-3500 for motor rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.