Natural inland lake

Opal Lake

Otsego County, Michigan

Opal Lake is a small, clear lake near Gaylord in Otsego County, close to the Michaywe development. It is known for clear water and a sandy bottom, and anglers report rainbow trout and smallmouth bass.

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Surface area127 acres

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Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Reported by the Gaylord tourism bureau

Rainbow Trout●●●○○

Reported by the Gaylord tourism bureau

Boat launches

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

Opal Lake public access (East Opal Lake Rd)Ramp
DNR public boat launch with a large launch area and a restroom. Reached by a wide dirt road off Old State Road.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 Opal 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 water is very clear, so use light line and natural colors.
The lake is small enough to paddle around, so a kayak or small boat works well.
Follow the dirt road slowly, and expect to share the ramp area on busy weekends.

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