Michigamme Reservoir
Michigamme Reservoir in Iron County was created in 1941 by Way Dam and is about 6,400 acres at full summer pool (used as the DNR figure). Average depth is 16 ft and maximum 70 ft; winter drawdown cuts it to about 3,700 acres.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Most abundant in 2001 DNR spring survey
Northern Pike
Second most abundant in survey
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat access sitesRampDNR report confirms several boater access sites around the reservoir but does not name them; WE Energies maps show sites and campgrounds.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Michigamme Reservoir 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
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Search more bait shops near Michigamme Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Water level changes a lot with winter drawdown; confirm the pool level before launching.
- Walleye and pike spawn in the upper reservoir and tributaries in spring.
- Deepest water (about 70 ft) is in the former Deerskin Lake area.
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