Thousand Island Lake
Thousand Island Lake is in Gogebic County, about 13 miles southwest of Watersmeet. It is part of the Cisco Chain of Lakes and is known for panfish and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Highest share of fish by weight in the 1992 DNR survey
Walleye
Numbers fell in the early 1990s
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Numbers dropped sharply in the early 1990s
Northern Pike
Few fish, mostly small
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Thousand Island Lake boat rampRampState access site on the east shore at 19882 Thousand Island Lake Rd, Watersmeet.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 Thousand Island 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 Thousand Island Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the sunken islands, logs and weeds for cover-loving fish.
- In summer, fish are unlikely below about 50 feet because of low oxygen.
- Walleye may be speared by tribal members in spring, so expect other boats.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.