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Natural inland lake

Little Glen Lake

Leelanau County, Michigan

Little Glen Lake is in Leelanau County, joined to Glen Lake. It is a shallow lake known for smallmouth bass, rock bass and yellow perch.

N1 mi
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Surface area1,415 acres
Max depth13 ft
Shoreline6.46 mi
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

The DNR survey found them in fair numbers.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Common in the DNR survey.

Northern Pike●●○○○

Few caught in the survey.

Largemouth Bass●○○○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Little Glen Lake DNR Access SiteRamp
    Public boat launch off Day Forest Road near Empire.Directions ↗
  • Glen Lake Beach ParkPublic
    Day-use park on the west shore.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Little Glen Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • The lake is shallow, so fish the weed edges and drop-offs for smallmouth.
  • Expect lots of rock bass and small perch. They are good for kids.
  • Watch for shallow water when running a boat. Max depth is only about 13 feet.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.