Pine Lake (Manistee County)
Pine Lake is in the Manistee National Forest near Wellston in Manistee County. It is described as the largest lake in the forest and is fished for panfish and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Listed as bass; the type was not confirmed
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Pine Lake boat rampRampNear Pine Lake Campground, 1170 Nursery Road, Wellston. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed.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 Pine Lake (Manistee 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.
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- The west shore is swampy national forest land, so fish it from a boat.
- The east shore is mostly private cabins, so stay off the docks.
- A shallow gravel bottom near the swim beach holds panfish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.