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Flooding

O'Neal Lake

Emmet County, Michigan

O'Neal Lake is a shallow flooding in Bliss Township, Emmet County, surrounded mostly by state land. It is described as a viable panfish lake.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area138 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●○○

Described as a pan fishery

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • O'Neal Lake Boat RampRamp
    DNR-managed concrete single-lane ramp with about 4 parking spaces, west end of the lake. The DNR map calls it a rustic launch.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in O'Neal Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • The lake is shallow, so small boats and light tackle work best.
  • Watch for dikes and deep water near the flooding.
  • The launch is rustic with little parking, so arrive early.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.