Teal Lake (Marquette County)
Teal Lake lies between Negaunee and Ishpeming in Marquette County, in the Upper Peninsula. It is a deep lake known for walleye, northern pike and muskellunge.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Stocked. The DNR and a local group plan stocking every other year.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Muskellunge
Great Lakes spotted muskellunge.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- East shore boat accessRampOne of two DNR-listed boat accesses.Directions ↗
- West shore boat accessRampOne of two DNR-listed boat accesses.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 Teal Lake (Marquette County) 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 Teal Lake (Marquette County) ↗Local tips
- Gas motors are banned, so bring an electric motor or a kayak.
- Most of the lake is deeper than 15 feet with few bays or reefs.
- The shoals are narrow with sparse weeds, so work the drop-offs.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.