Rifle Lake
Rifle Lake is near Lupton in Ogemaw County, close to West Branch and Rose City. It is a mid-sized lake with panfish, bass, pike and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
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.
- Rifle Lake public boat rampRampMichigan DNR listed ramp at 2670 Birch Point Dr, Lupton, MI 48635.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 Rifle 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 Rifle Lake ↗Local tips
- Use the Birch Point Dr ramp near Lupton and check the ramp before you tow in.
- Fish weed edges for bass, bluegill and crappie.
- Do not confuse this lake with Rifle River State Recreation Area lakes, which ban motors.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.