Fishing Spots Near
Escanaba, Michigan

Top Fishing Spots Near Escanaba, Michigan

Lake Noquebay

Early May and June are best for all species. Weed growth is not a problem and the majority of action is shallow. Fish for largemouth, northern, walleye, bluegill and crappie.

Size

2,443 acres

Access

Gravel Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Paved Boat Ramp

Species

Bluegill

Brook trout

Brown trout

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

High Falls Reservoir

An excellent smallmouth producer. Quality walleye and muskie also hang out here. Northern pike and bluegill round out a great fishery.

Size

1,478 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Brook trout

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

Caldron Falls Reservoir

Famous for a quality muskie fishery. Find good northern pike and largemouth bass action. Walleye, bluegill and crappie also present.

Size

1,063 acres

Access

Gravel Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Paved Boat Ramp

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Tiger muskellunge

Walleye

Chicagon Lake

Walleye are the most abundant gamefish in this Upper Peninsula lake with numerous fish in the 3-pound plus category.

Size

1,083 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Brown trout

Crappie

Lake trout

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Perch

Smallmouth bass

Spotted bass

Striped Bass

Walleye

White bass

Stanley Lake

A good producer during the hot summer months, especially at night. Great muskie action. Walleye, smallmouth, perch and bluegill available. Practice catch-and-release on this small lake.

Size

318 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Lake trout

Muskellunge

Perch

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

Ottawa Lake

Lake trout grow to trophy size. Quality smallmouth, walleye and perch.

Size

529 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Brook trout

Lake trout

Muskellunge

Perch

Rainbow trout

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

Hagerman Lake

Hagerman has an excellent reputation for walleye and smallies. Northern pike are limited but tend to run big.

Size

565 acres

Access

Natural Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

Roberts Lake

A large perch population helps feed the muskie. Check the weeds for walleye and the shoreline bulrushes for bluegill and largemouth.

Size

435 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

Lake Lucerne

Unusually clear water. A quiet approach, long casts and light line are critical presentations. Look for smallies, walleye, brown trout and rock bass.

Size

1,041 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Brown trout

Crappie

Lake trout

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

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All Fishing Spots Near Escanaba, Michigan

Sandstrom Lake

Size

99 acres

North Lake

Size

44 acres

Lake Minnewasca

Size

23 acres

Lake Sixteen

Size

135 acres

South Lake

Size

75 acres

Lake Little Sixteen

Size

16 acres

Granskog Lake

Size

38 acres

Schaawe Lake

Size

32 acres

Second Lake

Size

32 acres

Henderson Lakes

Size

4 acres

First Lake

Size

24 acres

Indian Town Lake

Size

7 acres

Boufford Lake

Size

15 acres

Little Pine Lake

Size

9 acres

Brampton Lake

Size

21 acres

Farm Lake

Size

12 acres

Arnold Lake

Size

32 acres

Indian Lake

Size

8 acres

Burton Lake

Size

2 acres

Little Indian Lake

Size

11 acres

Kitchners Lake

Size

11 acres

Boney Falls Dam

Size

169 acres

Access

Natural Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Brown trout

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

Oliver Lake

Size

5 acres

Jasper Lake

Size

1 acres

Mud Lake

Size

6 acres

Peterson Lake

Size

4 acres

Marsh Lake

Size

29 acres

Boutlier Lake

Size

2 acres

Bishop Lake

Size

34 acres

Little Sucker Lake

Size

22 acres

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