Tower Pond
Tower Pond is on the Black River near Onaway in Cheboygan County. It is a shallow, weedy impoundment behind a dam built in 1917-1918.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Liberal harvest rule in the 2012 survey
Yellow Perch
Some quality-size fish
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Township park and unimproved boat launchPublicWest shore. Shore access is also available at the dam and the railroad trestle.Directions ↗
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike Per Fisheries Order 214 in the 2012 DNR survey; confirm in the current digest | See Michigan rules book ↗ | 5 |
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 Tower Pond ↗Local tips
- Most of the pond is under 5 feet deep, so fish the weed edges.
- The launch is unimproved, so a small boat or kayak works best.
- The Upper Black River is trout water, so check rules if you fish the inlet.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.