Lower Herring Lake
Lower Herring Lake is a deep lake in Benzie County that connects to Lake Michigan. It is known for walleye and smallmouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Numerous in 2015 netting, with fish from 10 to 23 inches.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Brown Trout
Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lower Herring Lake DNR launchRampPaved ramp on the northeast shore with parking for six trailers.Directions ↗
- White Owl Road and Boo Hoo View Road endsPublicSmall gravel ramps with parking for a few trailers.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 Lower Herring 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 Lower Herring Lake ↗Local tips
- About 80 percent of the lake is deeper than 15 feet, so fish near drop-offs.
- Oxygen is very low below about 27 feet in late summer, so keep baits above that.
- The DNR ramp has parking for only six trailers.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.