Perch Lake (Luce County)
Perch Lake is in Luce County in the Upper Peninsula, about 23 miles northwest of Newberry. It sits beside the Perch Lake State Forest Campground and is known for perch, pike, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Panfish are listed by the DNR; exact species not confirmed.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Perch Lake State Forest Campground boating accessRampDNR boating access with a skid pier, reached from County Road 410 or the campground entrance off County Road 407. Canoes and kayaks can also launch from the south side of the campground or from stairs near the center.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 Perch Lake (Luce County) 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 Perch Lake (Luce County) ↗Local tips
- Launch small boats, canoes or kayaks from the skid pier. Expect a basic site.
- Try shoreline structure for pike and largemouth bass.
- Bring your own bait and supplies. Newberry is about 23 miles away.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.