Langford Lake
Langford Lake is a shallow lake in Gogebic County in the western Upper Peninsula. It is known for northern pike and black crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Over half of pike netted in 2009 were 24 inches or longer.
Crappie
Dominant panfish in the 2009 survey.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
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.
- Langford Lake Forest Service access and campgroundPublicU.S. Forest Service access site with a rustic 11-unit campground on the southwest shore.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 Langford Lake 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 Langford Lake ↗Local tips
- Max depth is only about 15 feet, so fish weed edges and open water for pike.
- Most of the shore is private, so plan to launch from the Forest Service site.
- No walleye or largemouth bass turned up in the 2009 survey.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.