Nawakwa Lake
Nawakwa Lake is in Alger County in the Upper Peninsula. It is also called Sucker Lake and is known for walleye and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Natural reproduction. DNR called it one of the finest walleye lakes in the area.
Northern Pike
Good numbers, but few are 24 inches or more.
Smallmouth Bass
Rare, but some large fish are caught.
Yellow Perch
Scarce and slow growing.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Nawakwa Lake boat launchRampConcrete ramp and courtesy pier off Sucker Lake Road. Parking for trailers is limited.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 Nawakwa 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 Nawakwa Lake ↗Local tips
- Use care in the shallow narrows when leaving the ramp.
- About 70 percent of the lake is under 15 feet, so work the shallows for pike.
- Sand bars and shallow reefs make boating tricky. Go slow.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.