Tawas Lake
Tawas Lake is a large, shallow lake near East Tawas in Iosco County. It drains through the Tawas River.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Rainbow Drive rampRamp609 Rainbow Dr, East Tawas. Public boat ramp listed by the DNR.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 Tawas 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 Tawas Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is very shallow, so use a motor you can tilt up.
- Look for weeds and wood for bass and pike.
- Fishing species here are listed by a fishing map site, not a DNR survey. Treat as a guide.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.