Lake Skegemog
Lake Skegemog is in Kalkaska County, at the north end of the Elk and Torch lakes chain. It is a shallow, weedy lake known for bass, pike and perch.
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.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Main ice fishing target
Muskellunge
DNR stocked 1,600 ten-inch fish in October 2023
Walleye
Present in smaller numbers
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Baggs Road launchRampDNR boating access site at the east end of the lake off Baggs Road.Directions ↗
- Torch River siteRampOff Aarwood Road, north of the lake. No launch fee listed.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 Skegemog 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 Skegemog ↗Local tips
- Cast the shallows and shoreline from the Torch River around to the Baggs Road launch.
- Troll body baits, crankbaits, spinners or spoons anywhere on the lake.
- Troll big plugs along drop-offs for muskie.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.