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Sixteenmile Lake

Alger County, Michigan

Sixteenmile Lake is a shallow natural lake in Au Train Township, Alger County, in the Upper Peninsula. It is known as a quiet headwater lake for northern pike and yellow perch.

N1 mi
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Surface area522 acres
Max depth12 ft
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Main target. Most of the lake is under 7 feet deep.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Common catch, mixed with many black bullheads.

Boat launches

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

  • Sixteenmile Lake western shore accessPublic
    One small parcel with a sandy sloped bank. Best for small boats, canoes and kayaks.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Northern Pike
Lake-specific rule listed in the 2019 DNR report. Confirm in the current digest.
24 in2

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Verified October 2026. 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

  • Bring a small boat or kayak. The launch is a sandy bank, not a ramp.
  • Weeds are thick in the shallows, so use weedless lures for pike.
  • Expect lots of black bullheads. They are legal to keep year-round.

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