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Natural inland lake

Vaughn Lake

Alcona County, Michigan

Vaughn Lake is a small glacial lake about 1.5 miles south of Glennie in Alcona County. It is known for rock bass, bluegill and largemouth bass.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area111 acres
Max depth69 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Northern Pike●●○○○

Low numbers in the 1990 DNR survey

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • South shore public accessRamp
    Gravel ramp, parking for 6 to 10 cars, small sand beach.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Vaughn Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • The lake is small and sheltered by hills, so it suits small boats.
  • The only public access is on the south shore, so arrive early to get parking.
  • Most of the shoreline is private, so fish from the boat.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.