Marl Lake (Roscommon County)

Roscommon County, Michigan

Marl Lake lies entirely inside South Higgins Lake State Park in Roscommon County. It is a very shallow lake with weedy water and a soft marl bottom.

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Surface area229 acres

Max depth4 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Reported present

Bluegill●●○○○

Sunfish reported

Boat launches

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

Marl Lake small boat launchRamp
Small public launch off East Higgins Lake Road inside the state park. Motors are restricted.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 Marl Lake (Roscommon County) 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

Use a canoe, kayak or small boat. Motors are restricted.
The lake is about 4 feet deep and weedy, so use weedless lures.
Shore fishing is allowed within the park.

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