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Natural inland lake

Sage Lake

Ogemaw County, Michigan

Sage Lake is a glacial lake in Ogemaw County, Michigan, and the headwaters of the Au Gres River. It is known for northern pike, bluegill and largemouth bass.

N1 mi
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Surface area866 acres
Max depth79 ft
Shoreline11.7 mi
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●●○

Most common sport predator in the 2019 DNR survey. Growth is below the state average

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Growth is above the state average

Bluegill●●●○○

Most common fish by number, but growth is poor

Walleye●●○○○

Small, naturally reproducing population

Boat launches

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

  • Sage Lake DNR Boat LaunchRamp
    Gravel DNR launch in the southeast bay. One skid pier and parking for up to 26 vehicles with trailers.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 Sage 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

  • Launch in the southeast bay and clean, drain and dry the boat when you leave.
  • Target northern pike along weeds and drop-offs. Pike limit is five a day with only one over 24 inches.
  • Panfish run small here, so be ready to sort for the larger bluegill.

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