Manistique Area Fishing

Schoolcraft County has an abundance of pristine lakes, rivers and bays teeming with fish just waiting for you to drop a line and catch the lunker you have been dreaming about. Every type of lake you can imagine From the Greatest of the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan to the 4th largest inland lake in the U.P. to the wonderfully remote wilderness lakes provided by the Hiawatha National forest. All are beautiful and await your arrival.

Fishing

Manistique Area Fishing Links

Lake Maps - Schoolcraft County

Lake Michigan Fish Map 214 kb

 Manistique Salmon & Trout
Fishing Derby

Manistique Harbor on Lake Michigan DNR Weekly Fishing Report Fish Stocking in Schoolcraft County Lakes

Manistique River

Salmon Fishing for spring and fall

Legend for table data
Boat Access Type:
BI Back-in improved with gravel or paving.
BIU Back-in, unimproved. May require 4-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle.
CI<100 Carry-in less than 100 feet.
CI>100 Carry-in more than 100 feet.
Canoes River is readily canoeable for portions of the year. Call for up-to-date information (906)786-4062 (Alger, Delta, Schoolcraft Co.), or (906)643-7900 (Chippewa, Mackinac Co.).
Camping Type:
P Primitive sites. No water or toilets, may require a permit.
D Developed. Water and toilets provided. Daily fee.
N None, but camping is allowed at least 50 feet from water.
Fishing Regulations:
Be sure to carefully check the Michigan DNR fishing regulation guide book that you will receive when you buy your fishing license. Seasons, size and possession limits may vary between waters. For more information on regulations, visit http://www.michigan.gov/dnr. Visit the Hiawatha website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/hiawatha or call (906)786-4062 to order maps or obtain more information.
Fish Species:
lmb Largemouth Bass rkb Rock bass
smb Smallmouth Bass blg Bluegill
nop Northern Pike psf Pumpkinseed Sunfish
wae Walleye blc Black Crappie
nmu Muskellunge bbh Brown Bullhead
yep Yellow Perch

Trout Lakes - Schoolcraft County

Water Name
Species
Township
Range
Sections
Boat Access Type
Camping Type
Banana
Rainbow
42
18
1
CI > 100
N
Lake Nineteen
Rainbow
44
18
34
BI
P
Neds *
Brook
44
18
12
CI > 100
N
Twilight *
Brook
44
18
13
CI > 100
N
* Wilderness regulations, check DNR fishing guide.

Warm Water Lake Fishing Opportunities - Schoolcraft County

Lake Name
Common Species
Township
Range
Sections
Acres
Boat Access Type
Camping Type
Big Bass
lmb,nop,blg,yep
44
17
31
293
BI
N
Beaton
lmb,smb,psf
44
17
3
46
BIU
N
Big Island *
lmb,nop,nmu,blg
44
18
3
130
CI > 100
N
Blue Joe
smb,blg
44
18
20
30
BIU
N
Boot
wae,nop,lmb,blg
45
17
20
121
BI
N
Byers *
nop,lmb,blg,bbh
44
17
18
149
CI > 100
N
Clear
lmb,smb,yep
45
17
34
109
BIU
N
Coattail *
nop,lmb,psf,bbh
44
18
3
53
CI > 100
N
Colwell
lmb,nop,blc,blg
44
17
9
158
BI
D
Cookson
lmb,nop,blg
44
18
21
35
CI <100
P
Crooked
lmb,nop,blc,blg,
psf
44
17
9
190
CI <100
P
East
lmb,psf,yep,bbh
44
17
26
54
BI
P
Grassy
lmb,nop,nmu,blg
44
18
8
176
BI
N
Herman
lmb,nop,blg,psf
44
18
5
85
CI <100
N
Hutt
lmb,blg,yep
43
17
8
18
CI <100
N
Ironjaw
lmb,nop,blc,blg
44
13
27
51
CI <100
P
Klondike *
lmb,nop,yep
44
18
12
39
CI > 100
N
Leg
nop,blc,blg,psf
43
17
7
40
BI
P
Lily
nop
45
19
35
144
BIU
N
Little Bass
nop,blg,psf,yep
44
17
32
81
CI <100
D
McKeever
nmu,nop,smb,rkb,
psf
44
18
7
132
BIU
P
Minerva
lmb,yep
43
17
6
45
BIU
P
Muleshoe 1
lmb
43
17
9
21
CI <100
P
Big Murphy
lmb,nop,blg,psf,
bbh
43
17
8
131
CI <100
N
Petes 2
smb,wae,rkb,yep
44
18
7
190
BI
D
Rumble
lmb,nop,blg
44
18
28
22
CI > 100
N
Sand
smb,nop,psf,yep
45
17
27
106
BIU
N
Steuben
wae,lmb,blg,yep
44
17
15
150
BI
P
Swan
smb,blg
44
18
32
51
CI <100
P
Three Island
lmb,nop,blc,blg,
psf
43
17
6
31
CI <100
N
Thunder
wae,lmb,nop,blg,
psf,yep,bbh
43
17
30
361
BI
N
Toms 3
lmb,blg
44
18
32
23
CI <100
P
Townline *
lmb,nop,blg
44
18
3
82
CI > 100
N
Triangle
lmb,smb,nop,blg,
psf
44
18
36
169
BIU
P
Vance *
lmb,nop,yep
44
18
12
25
CI > 100
N
Verdant
lmb,nop,blc,blg
44
18
27
25
CI > 100
N
Wedge
lmb,blg
43
18
26
25
CI <100
N
* Wilderness regulations, check DNR fishing guide.
1 North basin is carry-in access, south is BIU.
2 Accessible fishing pier and paved launch.
3 Cabin may be reserved.

Trout Streams - Schoolcraft County

Water Name
Species
Township
Range
Sections
Boat Access Type
Camping Type
Indian River 1
Brook, brown
43,44
17,18
many
Canoes
D
Big Murphy Creek 2
Brook, brown
42,43
17
several
 
N
Little Murphy Creek
Brook
43
17
21,22,27
 
N
Little Indian River
Brook
44
17,18
several
 
N
S. Branch Stutts Creek 3
Brook
44
17
4,5,6,
 
D
M. Branch Stutts Creek 3
Brook
45
17
31,32,33
 
D
N. Branch Stutts Creek 4
Brook
45
17.18
several
 
N
1 Indian River, Little Bass Lake and Colwell Lake Campgrounds. Best fishing is from CR 449 upstream to Little Indian R. mouth
2 Best downstream from CR 437.
3 Colwell Lake. Campground nearby.
4 Best within 1 mile of FR-2251.
  • Kitch-iti-kipi
    Lucky Line Fishing Charters

    Phone: John at (906) 399-0760

  • Manistique Area Sport Fishing Club
    Manistique Area Sport Fishing Club

    PO Box 118Manistique, Michigan 49854

Manistique Marina

Manistique Marina

Built in Spring of 2014, with a Harbor Masters building, local information, air conditioned lounge area, WIFI, laundry facilities, bathrooms & showers, diesel fuel and security cameras for our transient boaters. This is the beginning of the Boardwalk where there are fishing piers available and access to the East Breakwater Light. Mackinaw Trail Winery next door. Transportation available until 3am daily to and from Manistique Marina.

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