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Delta County - Little Bay De Noc
This is the World Famous Walleye Fishery. It is a commonplace for 10 to
12 pound Walleyes and is regularly visited by famous Walleye anglers
including the P.W.T. Professional Walleye Trail. There are also large
Yellow Perch, Splake, Smallmouth Bass, King Salmon and alot of many other
species of fish. The Bay is frequented by locals and visitors from anglers
from all over the United States and the entire Walleye season is utilizied.
Fall and ice-up seasons can land you the wall-mounter you've been dreaming
of. There are also many places you can catch trophy Smallmouth Bass, they
have been caught up to 7 pounds here.
Delta County - Main Branch Escanaba River (designated trout stream)
The Escanaba River is the only designated trout stream in Delta
and holds 3 species of trout. Rainbow Trout,Brown Trout and Brook
Trout. Rainbows grow to 22 inches and are the most common
species on the main branch. Brown Trout can also reach 22" and
are the next common species found here. Brook Trout are an
uncommon species in most areas of the main branch, but are found
in a few places with regularity in spring and are caught up to 18
inches. This is an artificial only area, no live bait and 2 trout
daily limit and is a phenomenal fly-fishing destination. Brook
Trout must be 10 inches to keep, Browns have to be 12 inches and
Rainbows must also be 12 inches. Browns and Rainbows on average
are larger than the limit here.
Delta County - Round Lake
It is said if you are ever blown off of or afraid of Little Bay
De Noc, go to Round Lake for Walleyes. Walleyes are found
throughout this body of water in great numbers. Although you
won't catch a 10 pounder here, you will catch alot of Walleyes
from 12 inches to 25 inches. There are also larger Yellow Perch
and big Northern Pike here as well.
Dickinson County - Gene's Pond
Gene's Pond holds an astounding number of species in great size
and in large quantity. This large body of water should not be called
a pond, although it is man-made. Yellow Perch are the only species
that do not grow to large sizes. Perch are plentiful even after ice-up
and grow up to 10 inches. Largemouth Bass are the usual target species
at Gene's and have been caught over 7 pounds. Catching 2 to 4 pound fish
is very common here, as are good numbers of bass. Black Crappies can be
found here up to 15 inches. Slab Crappies are found in sunken timber
near dusk. Bluegills and Pumkinseed Sunfish grow to outstanding sizes
at Gene's Pond, specimens have been caught at 11 inches recently. These
panfish are constantly caught from 8 to 9 inches. Catching you limit of
nice panfish in an attainable task in Gene's Pond.
Dickinson County - Groveland Mine Pond
Here is a good Largemouth Bass Pond. It has unbelievable Yellow Perch
population during ice-up, and these fish are hefty and are found up to
15 inches. There are also Northern Muskellunge, Bluegills, Black Crappies
and Walleyes here as well.
Dickinson County - West Branch Escanaba River
In this remote area of the Escanaba you will find wild, native Brook Trout.
These fish are found in great numbers most of the year and are caught up to
16 inches. Besides being the most beautiful of the trout species in the
Upper Peninsula, they are the most sought after by Trout Anglers.
Dickinson County - Twin Falls Flowage (bad water area)
This islanded area of the Menominee River holds some of the best Black Crappie
action you can imagine. They are found in large numbers and grow to an
amazing 16 inches. Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and
Muskies are also found here.
Marquette County - Greenwood Reservoir
In Greenwood you will find Large Bass, of both Large and Smallmouth Bass. This
is a large body of water with lots of logs and sunken timber which provides
excellent cover for the bass found here. Greenwood Reservoir is large and has
lots of deadheads, care must be taken while fishing here. Slow trolling to move
from place to place and a map is also a plus.
Gogebic County - Lac Vieux Desert
Lake of the Desert still holds the "World Record" Tiger Musky at 53 pounds. Some
people claim that the next record will come this very place. This lake is roughly
4,300 acres. Be careful of windy days here, they can be very dangerous. Tigers
are still caught in the 30 and 40 pound class here. I have personally had a follow
from a 35 pound Tiger Musky. If you have any heart conditions I do not reccomend
fishing here. This lake borders both Michigan and Wisconsin but either license will
suffice.
Baraga County - Coon Lake
Coon is a great Largemouth Bass fishery. Excellent numbers of Largies reside here,
as do large fish ranging up to 7 pounds. This is a portage/carry-on lake and is
located in scenic, rocky, mountainlike country. You could fish this lake 30 straight
days and possibly see no others fishing.
Iron County - Paint River (paint pond area)
Paint Pond has decent numbers of large Muskellunge. They are easily found up to
the 30 pound class. This is also a boundary water which is met by the Brule River.
Late summer and fall can bring you a Muskellunge you will never forget.
Iron County - Paint River
The Paint is located in the Crystal Falls area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This
scenic, slow-moving river contains good numbers or big muskies. Both Tiger and
Northern Muskellunge species are caught here with regularity. Esox are typically
caught here in morning and evening hours and range from 15 to 30 pounds although
there are larger fish here. The Paint River is a somewhat unfished resource, rarely
ever do locals hunt down these giant freshwater predators.
Iron County - Lake Emily
Lake Emily is the best lake to fish if you want to catch a Muskellunge. Northern
and Tiger Muskies are found here. Common catches range from 35 to 40 inches.
Although 20 to 25 pound fish are not uncommon. We guarantee you will see fish here!
This lake is a great fishery, Muskies are regularly caught here by anglers. Walleyes,
perch, bass and panfish are readily found here. Lake Emily is a healthy and populated
by many species of fish. Our first trip here, a first time Musky angler boated his
first ever Muskellunge, then 5 more!
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