Muskrat Lake
Muskrat Lake is a small, shallow warm-water lake in Oscoda County, about 12 miles northwest of Mio. It is known for bass, bluegill and northern pike and has a rustic state forest campground on the shore.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Muskrat Lake DNR rampRampConcrete ramp, 1 lane, 12 parking spaces, trailers allowed, managed by Michigan DNR.Directions ↗
- Muskrat Lake State Forest CampgroundPublicCarry-in canoe and kayak access in the campground. Recreation Passport required. Phone 989-473-2258.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 Muskrat 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 Muskrat Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the shallow weedy water for bass and bluegill.
- Bring a canoe or kayak if you camp at the state forest site.
- Buy bait and supplies in Mio before heading in.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.