Lake Winyah
Lake Winyah, also called Seven Mile Pond, is a dam impoundment on the Thunder Bay River in Alpena County, Michigan. Most of it is shallower than 10 feet and it holds pike, walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Common in the 2009 DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Mostly natural reproduction since 1998
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie caught in the 2009 survey
Muskellunge
Northern strain stocked in 2005, 2006 and 2008
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Seven Mile Pond Public LaunchRampConcrete ramp on the north shore near the dam. Parking is small, about five to ten trailers. Other ramps on the pond are private.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 Winyah 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 Winyah ↗Local tips
- Parking at the ramp is tight, so arrive early.
- Most of the water is under 10 feet. Look for old river channels, 6 to 15 feet deep.
- Stay away from the dam and watch for stumps in shallow water.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.