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Schlatter Lake

Keweenaw County, Michigan

Schlatter Lake is on state forest land in Keweenaw County, about eight miles east of Copper Harbor. It is a remote lake known for solitude and northern pike and yellow perch.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area280 acres
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Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Most pike are small.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

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

  • State forest shore accessPublic
    No boat ramp. Reached by a 4-wheel-drive vehicle or a portage of several miles. Primitive camping needs a free permit from Fort Wilkins State Park.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 Schlatter 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

  • Plan to carry in a small boat, canoe or float tube, since there is no ramp.
  • Bring enough gear and food, as the lake is remote and far from services.
  • Get the free camping permit from Fort Wilkins State Park if you plan to camp on the shore.

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