Starvation Lake
Starvation Lake is in Blue Lake Township in Kalkaska County. It is a two-story lake with no inlet or outlet, with warm shallows for bass and panfish and cold deep water for trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
Managed as a Type C trout lake
Brown Trout
Managed as a Type C trout lake
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
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.
- MDNR public boat launchRampHard-surface ramp with one skid pier, pit toilet, parking for 7 vehicles with trailers, northeast shoreDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee 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.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout Type C trout lake, open year round | 8 in | 5 trout combined, no more than 3 over 15 in |
| Brown Trout Type C trout lake, open year round | 8 in | 5 trout combined, no more than 3 over 15 in |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at 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 Starvation Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish trout in the deep cold water in spring and fall.
- Work the shallow weeds for bass and bluegill in summer.
- The ramp parking is small, so arrive early on weekends.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.