Walkup Lake
Walkup Lake is a small lake near Bitely in Newaygo County, in the Manistee National Forest. It is known for a national forest campground on the shore and for largemouth bass and northern pike.
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.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Walkup Lake CampgroundPublicManistee National Forest campground with direct lake access. Boat launch not confirmed.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 Walkup 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 Walkup Lake ↗Local tips
- Camp at the national forest campground and fish from the shore.
- Both motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed, so a small boat or kayak works.
- Ice fishing is popular here in winter.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.