South Manistique Lake
South Manistique Lake is a medium-sized lake near Curtis in Mackinac County in the eastern Upper Peninsula. It is known for walleye, yellow perch, bluegill and muskie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Most abundant gamefish in 2003 DNR surveys
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Growth was below the state average in 2003
Muskellunge
Maintained by stocking
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
More common than smallmouth
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Village of Curtis launchRampNorth end of the lake.Directions ↗
- Wolfe Bay DNR launchRampNorthwest shore.Directions ↗
- Southeast shore DNR launchRampSoutheast shoreline.Directions ↗
- State forest campground launchRampWest side, south of Long Point.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 South Manistique 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Mick's Bait ShopNearbyCurtis, MIDirections ↗
Local tips
- About 10 percent of the lake is deeper than 20 feet, so most fish are in weedy shallows.
- Muskie are stocked and uncommon, so go big on bait and be patient.
- Boards at the Portage Creek outlet control the lake level seasonally.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.