Guide To Fishing At Indian Lake

AKA: Indian Lake - Manistique

Home to a wide variety of fish species, Indian Lake is an 8,700-acre lake in the south-center part of the upper peninsula, at the town of Manistique. Anglers can traverse about 15 miles of shoreline from a boat, or in some areas fishing from the bank.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
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Best known for walleye, rock bass, smallmouth bass and northern pike, the lake is also home to inviting schools of crappie, trout, perch, sunfish and catfish. Public boat ramps are open for launching pontoon boats, pleasure craft and fishing boats of all kinds. Canoes, kayaks and inflatable's can be portaged from several places around the lake. The lake gets light fishing pressure, so the fishing can be excellent at times. Ice fishing can be very good, especially for fat yellow perch.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, warmouth, yellow perch, bowfin, longnose gar and northern pike at Indian Lake in Michigan.

Primary fish species residing in Indian Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Indian Lake Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Indian Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off County Road 455, this is a one-lane, gravel ramp with gravel parking.

Indian Lake Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off County Road 442, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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