Mio Dam Pond
Mio Pond is the Au Sable River impoundment behind Mio Dam in Oscoda County. Anglers fish it for bass, bluegill, walleye and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Stocked as fingerlings since 1985
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Mio Pond State Forest Campground rampRampInside the state forest campgroundDirections ↗
- Mio Pond group campground accessPublicCarry-in launch on the west side; accessible T-dock for fishingDirections ↗
- 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 Mio Dam Pond 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 Mio Dam Pond ↗Local tips
- Walleye use the backwaters of the pond.
- The T-dock at the group camp works for shore anglers.
- Paddling is popular, so expect quiet water near the campground.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.