Prickett Lake
Prickett Lake is a reservoir on the Sturgeon River in Houghton and Baraga counties. It was formed by a dam in 1931 and is ringed by dense forest.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Black crappie
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Prickett Lake DNR boat rampRampHard-surfaced ramp near Pelkie. Water depth at the ramp is limited.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 Prickett 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 Prickett Lake ↗Local tips
- Watch for submerged stumps when running a boat.
- Fish stump edges and flooded timber for bass and crappie.
- Launch slowly. The ramp has limited depth.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.