Milakokia Lake
Milakokia Lake is in Mackinac County near Newton, about 20 miles west of Naubinway. It is a shallow natural lake with a mixed fishery led by walleye and perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Self-sustaining population. No stocking since 1998.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Adult pike are not abundant.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Milakokia Lake State Forest Campground launchRampNortheast shore. Best for small boats, canoes and kayaks.Directions ↗
- Newton Township launchRampNorth end of the lake, west of Beaver Bay.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 Milakokia 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Mick's Bait ShopNearbyCurtis, MIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Most of the lake is under 15 feet deep. Fish the shallow flats and edges.
- The lake is about 3 miles long, so a small boat can cover it in a day.
- Most shoreline is private. Launch at the township or campground sites.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.