Fishing At Higgins Lake

AKA: South Higgins Lake State Park

What to fish for...

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

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Fishing Boat Rentals

B & B Sports Center & Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
989 821-6549

Old Point Comfort Marine
Rentals: Pontoon boats
989 821-5692

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

North Higgins Lake Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off State Legion Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and lots of paved parking.

Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Townline Road N, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited, street parking.

South Higgins Lake State Park Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off State Park Drive, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with docks and excellent, paved parking.

West Higgins Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off W Higgins Lake Drive, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.