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Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres Fishing
A 907-acre Michigan lake in Marquette County.
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Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres in brief
The state lake layer measures Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres at 907 acres; it lies in Marquette County. For fuel and groceries, Ishpeming is about 4 miles off. It sits on the Upper Peninsula inside the Northern Lake Michigan Management Unit of the MDNR. It drains to the Southern Lake Superior-Lake Superior watershed in the Northern Lakes and Forests ecoregion.
The MDNR lists northern pike and walleye here. Trailers launch at 1 public launch. Summer satellite readings put clarity near 8.9 feet in 2023. It carries the MDNR Family Friendly Fishing tag.
907acres
1public launches
8.9 ftsatellite clarity
2fish on record
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The fish list for Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
These fish come from MDNR records for Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres: Fish Atlas collections from 1970 on, fishing site lists, stocking and records.
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Launches
Where to launch on Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
- Deer Lake Boat Access near Ishpeming2 lanes, 6 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Van Riper State Park
Fishing from land at Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
- Deer Lake Basin fishing site, Located in Ishpeming Township, Marquette Countybank fishing area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Boat launches by Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
- Lake Angeline Boat AccessLake Angeline, 4 miles southeast
- Green Creek Boat AccessGreen Creek, 7 miles south
- Hoist Basin Boat AccessDead River Storage Basin, 7 miles northeast
- Schweitzer Creek Flowage Boat AccessSchweitzer Creek Flowage, 7 miles south
- McClure Storage Basin Boat AccessMcclure Storage Basin, 8 miles east
- Brocky Lake Boat AccessBrocky Lake, 8 miles northwest
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity
Clarity trend at Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
EGLE averages Landsat images from July to September for Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres; values are converted here from meters to feet.
Chlorophyll a in 2023: 6.93 micrograms per liter.
EGLE Michigan Inland Lakes Water Clarity layer (Landsat, July to September), checked October 2026. Depth is not published here: the layer depth fields are unreliable.
Regulations
Limits and seasons for Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Upper Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | May 15 – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Upper Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | May 15 – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout in unclassified lakes | 5, no more than 3 of which may be 15 inches or greater; minimum 8 inches | Open all year |
Statewide rows for the Upper Peninsula are shown for Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres; the trout row follows its MDNR lake Type when it has one.
Where the digest singles out Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
- Marquette CountyDeer L. Basin, Carp R./Carp Cr. downstream from M-28 (T47N, R27W, S4), and all other tributaries R A L R E G U L A T I O N S B Y to Deer L. Basin fishing restricted to artificial lures, catch-and-release only; live bait, dead or prepared bait or organic or processed food may not be possessed on the
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Compare
Neighbor lakes of Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres, measured
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres | 907 | 1 | 8.9 | 2 | |
| Lake Angeline | 4 miles southeast | 75 | 1 | 15.8 | 0 |
| Teal Lake, Marquette County | 4 miles east | 485 | 0 | 14.7 | 6 |
| Dead River Storage Bas | 5 miles northeast | 2,739 | 1 | 6.2 | 0 |
| Schweitzer Cr Flowage | 7 miles south | 245 | 1 | 9.5 | 0 |
| Greenwood Reservoir | 7 miles southwest | 1,074 | 1 | 5.7 | 0 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Nearby
What sits close to Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
Lakes to try next to Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
- Lake Angeline4 miles southeast
- Teal Lake, Marquette County4 miles east
- Dead River Storage Bas5 miles northeast
- Schweitzer Cr Flowage7 miles south
- Greenwood Reservoir7 miles southwest
Where to pick up bait for Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
- Champion Sports & Baitbait and tackle shop, Champion, 11 miles
- Ensign Sparsmarina, Marquette, 11 miles
- L&M Fleet Supplybait and tackle shop, Marquette, 13 miles
- Phil's 550 Storebait and tackle shop, Marquette, 14 miles
- Down Wind Sportsbait and tackle shop, Marquette, 15 miles
- Bait Plusbait and tackle shop, Gwinn, 22 miles
Charter captains and guides near Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
- Shelter Bay Charterscharter, Au Train, (906) 892-8230
Towns that put you close to Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
- West Ishpeming3 miles
- Ishpeming4 miles
- Negaunee6 miles
The counties around Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
- Marquette Countyseat: Marquette
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Fish ID
Identifying the fish of Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
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Answers
What to know ahead of a day at Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres
Which MDNR unit manages Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres?
Marquette County, Northern Lake Michigan Management Unit, about 4 miles from Ishpeming.
What surface area does EGLE give Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres?
The state layer shows 907 acres.
Is there a ramp for trailers on Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres?
1 public launch, led by Deer Lake Boat Access near Ishpeming.
What bites in Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres?
Expect northern pike and walleye.
What are the walleye limits on Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres?
Walleye (Upper Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season May 15 – March 15. The digest also lists 1 county exception.
What does a visitor from out of state pay for Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres?
Anglers 17 and older carry a Michigan all-species fishing license: $26 a year for residents, $76 for nonresidents, $11 for seniors or $10 for one day.
How far can you see into Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres?
About 8.9 feet of Secchi depth in 2023, from EGLE satellite data.
Which tackle store sits handiest to Deer Lake near Ishpeming, Marquette County, 907 acres?
Champion Sports & Bait is the nearest, 11 miles away.
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