Lime Lake (Leelanau County)
Lime Lake is in Cleveland Township, Leelanau County, about two miles north of Maple City. It is known for an exceptional smallmouth bass fishery and extensive shoals under 15 feet.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
The 2010 DNR survey called the population exceptional
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Brown Trout
Lime Lake is a designated trout lake
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Northern Pike
Rare in the 2010 survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lime Lake DNR Boat LaunchRampSouthwest shore. One dock, two launch slips, vault toilets and about six gravel parking spaces.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trout (all species) No more than 3 may be 15 inches or longer. Type C designated trout lake, open year-round | See Michigan rules book ↗ | 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 Lime Lake (Leelanau County) ↗Local tips
- Work the shoals under 15 feet for smallmouth bass.
- Parking at the launch is small, so arrive early on weekends.
- Rock bass are the most common catch, so expect many of them on live bait.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.