Little Bass Lake (Schoolcraft County)
Little Bass Lake is in the Hiawatha National Forest near Manistique in Schoolcraft County. It is a quiet lake with a small campground.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
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.
- Little Bass Lake carry-in launchPublicHiawatha National Forest campground, 5 sites, primitive toilet, no drinking water. Boats must be carried in.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 Little Bass Lake (Schoolcraft County) 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 Little Bass Lake (Schoolcraft County) ↗Local tips
- Bring a car-top boat or canoe, since the launch is carry-in only.
- Bring water. The campground has none.
- Buy a license and supplies in Steuben, about five miles northeast.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.