Loud Dam Pond
Loud Dam Pond is an Au Sable River impoundment in Iosco County, over two miles long from east to west. It is known for northern pike, bass, bluegill and stocked muskellunge.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Most common game fish in the 2008 DNR survey; about a quarter were legal size.
Muskellunge
Stocked since 2006 to restore the population.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Few found in the survey.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Loud Dam gravel launchRampGravel launch on the south shore next to the dam. Suits medium-sized boats. Maintained by Consumers Energy.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 Loud Dam Pond 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 Loud Dam Pond ↗Local tips
- Northern pike must be 24 inches or longer to keep under standard rules.
- Brown bullhead and bowfin are common, so expect them on bottom baits.
- Depths reach over 30 feet, so look for pike near weeds and drop-offs.
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