Monocle Lake
Monocle Lake sits in the Hiawatha National Forest near Brimley and Lake Superior in Chippewa County. It is known for walleye and smallmouth bass, and most of the shoreline is public forest land.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
A natural walleye population is the DNR management goal.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
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.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Monocle Lake Campground launchRampPaved public launch with trailer parking in the USFS campground on the southeast shore.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 Monocle 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 Monocle Lake ↗Local tips
- Two man-made reefs off the east shore near the campground often hold fish.
- The lake drops to about 55 feet, but the weedy shallows are only about 15 percent of the surface.
- Over 80 percent of the shoreline is national forest, so shore access is easy.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.