Upper Herring Lake
Upper Herring Lake is in Benzie County, near Frankfort. It is known for walleye, bass, pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Numerous in the 2015 DNR survey and stocked every third year.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Growing well.
Northern Pike
Fish from 13 to 26 inches were netted.
Yellow Perch
Common but mostly small.
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.
- DNR boat launch (north shore)RampPaved ramp with parking for ten trailers. The ramp is shallow, so larger boats can have trouble at low water. Shore fishing is very limited.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 Upper Herring 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 Upper Herring Lake ↗Local tips
- Walleye are the main draw, so fish the deeper water where 70 percent of the lake is over 15 feet.
- Keep a perch limit in mind. Most are small, so work for the bigger ones.
- Use a smaller boat if you can, since the ramp is shallow at low water.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.