Guide To Fishing At Lake Michigamme

AKA: Van Riper State Park Lake

The quaint town of Michigamme wraps the northern edge of Lake Michigamme, which is a 4,300-acre lake in the central part of the upper peninsula. It is considered a big lake by locals and has 36 miles of shoreline for anglers and visitors to explore.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

While smallmouth bass, walleye and musky are favorite targets for fishing enthusiasts, the lake has nice populations of trout, crappie, perch, sunfish and northern pike. There is boat launching off Blue Road, with a boat dock. Rental boats, lodging, dining, fishing gear, bait, stores and camping are all handy at the lake.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, brook trout, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, muskie, northern pike and tiger muskie at Lake Michigamme in Michigan.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Michigamme

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Michigamme Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Lake Michigamme Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
906 339-4114

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Michigamme Beach Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Imp Heights Road, this is a one-lane, gravel ramp with gravel parking.

Van Riper State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Blue Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a Michigan Fishing License.