Fishing Lake Gogebic

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Lake Gogebic, MI

Popular Fish Species Lake Gogebic, MI

Lake Gogebic Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Lake Gogebic continues to sustain a robust smallmouth bass population. Many locals enjoy smallmouth fishing, as smallies are tough fighters and very exciting to catch. Smallmouth bass fishing is good virtually anytime they are shallow. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish. When the lake freezes over, consider ice fishing for smallies.

Walleye Fishing

Thanks to a significant baitfish population, and presence of numerous small sunfish in the lake, walleye are thriving in the fertile waters of Lake Gogebic this year. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower, closer to shore and begin spawning. Rock and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, stay around schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Walleye have excellent, low-light vision which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very productive. Use GPS to locate spots you normally fish during other times of the year.

Lake Gogebic Popular Fish - Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch Fishing

Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Lake Gogebic. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. They are fun to catch in winter when ice fishing as well. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.

Lake Gogebic Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch and northern pike at Lake Gogebic in Michigan.

The largest natural inland lake of the Upper Michigan Peninsula, Lake Gogebic is 12,800 acres of year-round fishing and outdoor activities. When the ice is safe, anglers enjoy particularly good fishing for multiple species. Anglers can target a variety of fish, including walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, and panfish. Fishing enthusiasts can explore 34 miles of shoreline. Access is open for fishing from the bank at numerous place around the lake, including campgrounds, parks and open areas along the road which circles the lake.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Gogebic

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Lake Gogebic Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Gogebic East Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off E Shore Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Lake Gogebic North Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Ash Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Lake Gogebic State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off State Highway 64, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Ontonagon County Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, west side, off County Park Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.