Tepee Lake
Tepee Lake is in Iron County near Kenton, in the Ottawa National Forest. It has a public boat ramp and is known for bass, pike, walleye and bluegill.
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.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Tepee Lake public boat rampRampPublic ramp and water access listed from Michigan DNR data. Reached from FSH 16 south of Kenton.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 Tepee 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 Tepee Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is big enough for motors, so a small boat works well.
- Fish bluegill near weeds early in the day.
- No restrooms or water at the site, so bring supplies.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.