Fishing Higgins Lake

AKA: South Higgins Lake State Park

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Popular Fish Species Higgins Lake, MI

Lake Trout

Year round, fishing for lake trout in Lake Higgins can be quite remarkable. This year the population of lake trout is exceptionally healthy, and many big fish are being caught. Trolling, and using live baitfish is always a good choice. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing for big lake trout in Higgins Lake can be very rewarding.

Rainbow Trout Fishing

This year, fishing for rainbow trout in Higgins Lake is very popular. The Michigan Deptartment of Natural Resources stocks rainbow trout in the lake annually, and the fishing is often quite good. Trolling is the preferred method for catching nice rainbows at Higgins Lake. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Fishing for smallmouth bass is a favorite excursion of many locals at Higgins Lake, the lake often delivers quality fish when conditions are right. Fishing for bass is good during warm months anytime they are shallow in spring, summer and warmer fall days. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, ice fishing is often rewarding for smallies.

Higgins Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill, rock bass and yellow perch at Higgins Lake in Michigan.

With an average depth of 44', and a depth of 135' at the deepest section, Higgins Lake is a 10,000-acre lake in the northeast part of the lower peninsula. Improved roads circle the lake giving anglers access to some of the 21 miles of shoreline for fishing from the bank.

Higgins Lake, MI

With its crystal-clear waters, the lake is renowned for its populations of lake trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. Ice fishing for perch and lake trout is very popular in winter. During the season fishing fanatics arrive to fish for bass, walleye, trout, catfish, sunfish and perch.

Primary fish species residing in Higgins Lake

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Higgins Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
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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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

South Higgins Lake State Park - 989 821-6374

Higgins Lake State Park - 989 821-6125

Great Circle Campground - 989 821-9486