Walleye Fishing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Lakes and Bays :

Walleyes in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan are found in the cool water areas of Lakes Michigan and Superior, the St. Marys River System, and in many of the larger inland lakes. Best Areas for Walleye fishing are:

Lake Michigan
Little Bay de Noc
Big Bay de Noc
Green Bay

Lake Superior
Huron Bay
Portage Lake and Waterway system

St. Mary’s River System
Munoscong Bay
Drummond Island
Raber Bay

Inland Lakes
Lake Michigamme
Lake Independence
Lake Gogebic
Big Manistique Lake
Au Train Lake

Fishing and Manistique Lakes Information
If you enjoy WATER RECREATION take a long look at the Manistique Lakes Area. The six major lakes are: North Manistique Lake at 1,722 acres; Big Manistique Lake at 10,130 acres; South Manistique Lake at 4,001 acres; Milakokia Lake at 1,956 acres; Lake Ann Louise at 311 acres; and Millecoquins Lake at 1,890 acres. With numerous other small lakes in the area, a visitor has well over 20,000 acres of inland lake water to enjoy, in addition to the great lakes of Superior and Michigan, and hundreds of miles of rivers and streams!
The Lakes provide a variety of cool water fish which include: Muskie up to 40 lbs., Northern Pike, Walleye, Large and Small mouth Bass, Perch, Bluegill, Sunfish, Rock Bass, and Bullheads. The rivers and streams provide Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Steelhead Trout, plus great smelt runs in the spring. Special regulations apply - see DNR Fishing Guide for details.
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Many other smaller Inland Lakes in the Upper Peninsula are also excellent walleye lakes. Best bet is to check with a local bait and tackle shop or guide in the areas.

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