McDonald Lake (Gogebic County)
McDonald Lake is at the Gogebic County Park on McDonald Dam Road in Ironwood. It is known for northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- McDonald Lake County Park launchRampFree boat launch with a fishing dock and kayak launch. Day-use park.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 McDonald Lake (Gogebic County) 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 McDonald Lake (Gogebic County) ↗Local tips
- The fishing dock is a good spot for bluegill and crappie without a boat.
- Launching is free at the county park.
- Ask at the park for current motor and parking rules.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
More Michigan lakes
Torch Lake (Antrim County) Lake Charlevoix Burt Lake Mullett Lake Lake Gogebic Manistique Lake Black Lake Crystal Lake All Michigan lakes →
Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.