Fishing in the Central Michigan Region

The inlet streams feeding Houghton Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Houghton Lake Inlet (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Houghton Lake Inlet, Michigan

The inlet streams feeding Houghton Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Houghton Lake Inlet →

2. Higgins Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Higgins Lake, Michigan

Higgins Lake offers excellent fishing in the Central Michigan with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Chippewa River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Chippewa River, Michigan

Chippewa River offers excellent fishing in the Central Michigan with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Lake St. Helen (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Lake St. Helen, Michigan

Lake St. Helen offers excellent fishing in the Central Michigan with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Lake K10 (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Lake K10, Michigan

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Michigan of Michigan with scenic natural surroundings.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Black Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Black Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Budd Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Budd Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Budd Lake Public Access →

8. Corey Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Corey Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Fife Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Fife Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Houghton Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Houghton Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Lake Erie (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Lake Erie, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Avery Lake Boat Launch →

12. Lake Five (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Lake Five, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Lake Twenty-Seven Public Boat Access →

13. Lake Margrethe (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Lake Margrethe, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Lake Michigan (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Lake Michigan, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Avery Lake Boat Launch →

15. Lake Missaukee (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Lake Missaukee, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Crooked Lake Boat Launch →

16. Lake Nineteen (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Lake Nineteen, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Lake Superior (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Lake Superior, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Avery Lake Boat Launch →

18. Otsego Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Otsego Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Lake Manuka Public Boat Access →

19. Rollway Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Rollway Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Streaked Lake Boat Launch →

20. Sanford Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Sanford Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Starvation Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Starvation Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Thumb Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Thumb Lake, Michigan

Popular fishing lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Huffman Lake Park Boat Launch →

23. Au Sable River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Au Sable River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Black Mallard River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Black Mallard River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Hammond Bay State Harbor →

25. Canada Creek (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Canada Creek, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Clear Lake State Park Boat Launch →

26. Cedar River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Cedar River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Ross Lake Boat Launch →

27. Cheboygan River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Cheboygan River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Cheboygan Village Marina →

28. Clam River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Clam River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Coldwater River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Coldwater River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Gogomain River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Gogomain River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: North Raber Boat Ramp →

31. Hersey River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Hersey River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Little Ocqueoc River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Little Ocqueoc River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Little Rainy River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Little Rainy River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Shoepac Lake SFCG Boat Launch →

34. Little Rapid River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Little Rapid River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Sun Life’s Torch River Marina →

35. Little Sturgeon River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Little Sturgeon River, Michigan

Popular river fishing in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Indian River Marina →

36. Big Norway Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Big Norway Lake, Michigan

Named lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Berry Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Berry Lake, Michigan

Named lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Huffman Lake Park Boat Launch →

38. Als Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Als Lake, Michigan

Named lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Fish Lake Boat Launch →

39. Bella Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Bella Lake, Michigan

Named lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Roland Lake Boat Launch →

40. Little Spruce Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill)

Little Spruce Lake, Michigan

Named lake in the Central Michigan Region region of Michigan.

• Walleye · Limit: 5/day · Min 15 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 5/day · Min 24 in
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 25 combined/day

Boat Launch: Ruth Lake Boat Launch →