Fishing At Higgins Lake

AKA: South Higgins Lake State Park

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, and some Improved, roads circle the lake giving anglers access to some of the 21 miles of shoreline for fishing from the bank. 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. Three public boat launch ramps are scattered around the lake, so you can enter from most directions. Choose from several locations for boat rentals, from canoes and kayaks to pontoon boats and power boats.

Primary fish species residing in Higgins Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

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