McCollum Lake
McCollum Lake is in Oscoda County near Curran in northeast Lower Michigan. It is mostly a largemouth bass and bluegill lake with a state forest campground on the southwest shore.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Many young bass were found in the 2010 survey.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Walleye
Density is low.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- McCollum Lake State Forest rampRampHard-surfaced ramp on the southwest shore at the state forest campground. Parking for about six trailers. Address: 3018 McCollum Lake Rd, Curran.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 McCollum 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 McCollum Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish shallow water. Oxygen runs low below about 20 feet in summer.
- Parking at the ramp is small, so arrive early on weekends.
- Bluegill and bass are the most reliable catch.
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