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Natural inland lake

Pratt Lake

Gladwin County, Michigan

Pratt Lake is a 180 acre lake near Gladwin in Gladwin County. It holds crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area190 acres
Max depth28 ft
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Boat launches

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

  • Pratt Lake public boat launchRamp
    1658 W Pratt Lake Rd, Gladwin. Listed by the Michigan DNR.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 Pratt 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

  • Fish the drop-offs, since the lake reaches about 28 feet.
  • Crappie hold near brush and docks in spring.
  • Walleye bite best at dawn and dusk.

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