Parent Lake
Parent Lake is near Covington in Baraga County in the western Upper Peninsula. Anglers report yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Parent Lake public boat rampRampPublic ramp near Covington. No toilet or dock listed.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 Parent 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 Parent Lake ↗Local tips
- Perch are the most commonly reported catch, so start with small minnows or jigs.
- Walleye fishing is best around dusk.
- Bring your own supplies. The ramp has no listed facilities.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.