North Manistique Lake
North Manistique Lake is in Luce County near McMillan. It is a clear natural lake with walleye, perch and rock bass, and the state has stocked muskellunge.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Stocked with fingerlings since 2010. Most sampled fish were legal size.
Yellow Perch
Numbers have dropped and growth is below average.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Very few found in surveys.
Muskellunge
Stocked, but no stocked fish found in surveys yet.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Luce County Park launchRamp24272 W Culver Rd, McMillan. Public ramp on the lake.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 North Manistique 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
- The lake reaches about 50 feet, and nearly half of it is under 15 feet. Walleye use the rock reef on the west shore.
- Much of the shoreline is built up, so launch at the county park.
- Spearing is closed here to protect muskellunge.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.