Lake St. Helen
Lake St. Helen is in eastern Roscommon County next to the town of St. Helen. It is a shallow warmwater lake known for largemouth bass, panfish and stocked walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Most common fish in the DNR survey, mostly young fish
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Walleye
Stocked regularly with fingerlings
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Special pike limit applies
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- DNR public boat launchRampEast shore of the eastern basin. Hard surface ramp with ample trailer parking.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike Only 1 of the 5 may be 24 inches or longer | None noted | 5 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at 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 St. Helen ↗Local tips
- Most of the lake is under 10 feet deep, so fish weed edges.
- Keep to the marked route when crossing between basins.
- Walleye were last stocked in 2018, so ask locally about size and location.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.