Platte Lake
Platte Lake (Big Platte) is a deep, cold-water lake of about 2,500 acres in northwestern Benzie County, several miles northwest of Honor. Its heavily developed shoreline surrounds a lake with 28 fish species recorded in MI DNR's 2024 survey.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
94 percent of sampled Walleye were legal size
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Chinook Salmon
Deep, cold water. Trolled spoons and flies.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Platte Lake DNR boat launchPublicHard-surface ramp, northwest shore, Lake Township; about 12 parking spacesDirections ↗
- 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 Platte 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.
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- Gravel shoals in 2-10 feet of water and sandy near-shore areas are the main shallow habitat.
- Walleye stocking stopped in 2009; the population is naturally reproducing.
- Zebra mussels are present; clean and drain your boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.