Shag Lake
Big Shag Lake is a natural lake west of Gwinn in Marquette County. It is known for a mixed catch of bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most numerous fish in the 2019 DNR survey
Northern Pike
Abundant, with catch rates above regional norms
Largemouth Bass
About 10 per acre in the survey
Yellow Perch
Fewer than past surveys but larger
Smallmouth Bass
Catches were low
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Big Shag Lake DNR boating access siteRampNortheast end of the lake off Knudsen Road. Hard-surfaced ramp, 8 vehicle-only parking spaces and a vault toilet.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 Shag 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 Shag Lake ↗Local tips
- Keep small bluegill and release the larger ones. The DNR encourages this.
- Pike are plentiful, so a wire leader helps.
- Deeper water gets low on oxygen in summer and winter. Stay in shallower water.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.