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Gulliver Lake Fishing
A 881-acre Michigan lake in Schoolcraft County.
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Gulliver Lake for visiting anglers
EGLE mapping gives Gulliver Lake 881 acres of surface water inside Schoolcraft County. Base a trip in Manistique, about 11 miles from the lake. MDNR biologists of the Northern Lake Michigan unit cover it (Upper Peninsula). EPA ecoregion: Northern Lakes and Forests. Watershed: Northwestern Lake Michigan.
Anglers can expect cisco, bullhead, northern pike, smallmouth bass, sunfish and walleye, per MDNR records. Boaters reach it through 1 public launch. In 2023, July to September imagery gave roughly 7.9 feet of clarity. Family Friendly Fishing lists it, a sign of easy access for kids.
881acres
1public launches
7.9 ftsatellite clarity
7fish on record
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Fish recorded in Gulliver Lake
Chips below show what the MDNR has documented in Gulliver Lake.
MDNR Fish Atlas records from Gulliver Lake
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Lake herring | 2 | 1940 to 1983 |
| Common shiner | 1 | 1929 |
| Johnny darter | 1 | 1929 |
| Yellow perch | 1 | 1929 |
| Lake trout | 1 | 1917 |
| Lake whitefish | 1 | 1917 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Launches
Getting a boat onto Gulliver Lake
- Doyle Township Park1 lane, 11 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet; Doyle Township
Bank fishing on Gulliver Lake
- Gulliver Lake fishing site, Gulliverbank fishing area, Dawn until Dusk
Other public launches near Gulliver Lake
- McDonald Lake Boat Access near ManistiqueMcDonald Lake, 2 miles east
- Merwin Creek State Forest Campground Boat AccessManistique River, 6 miles northwest
- Manistique River Boat AccessManistique River, 11 miles west
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity
Satellite clarity readings for Gulliver Lake
Clarity at Gulliver Lake is estimated from summer Landsat scenes by EGLE.
EGLE put 2023 chlorophyll a at 7.2 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
Size and bag limits on Gulliver Lake
| 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 |
For Gulliver Lake, statewide inland limits for the Upper Peninsula apply unless an exception is listed.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Compare
Lakes around Gulliver Lake side by side
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulliver Lake | 881 | 1 | 7.9 | 7 | |
| Clear Lake near Manistique, Schoolcraft County | 1 mile southeast | 81 | 0 | 10.2 | 0 |
| McDonald Lake, Schoolcraft County | 3 miles east | 1,442 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 |
| Milakokia Lake | 13 miles northeast | 2,032 | 1 | 8.7 | 0 |
| Indian Lake | 14 miles west | 8,654 | 3 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Island Lake, Schoolcraft County | 15 miles northwest | 103 | 1 | 10.5 | 0 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Nearby
In the Gulliver Lake area
More Michigan lakes by Gulliver Lake
- Clear Lake near Manistique, Schoolcraft County1 mile southeast
- McDonald Lake, Schoolcraft County3 miles east
- Milakokia Lake13 miles northeast
- Indian Lake14 miles west
- Island Lake, Schoolcraft County15 miles northwest
Stores that outfit Gulliver Lake anglers
- Top O' Lake Sport Shopbait and tackle shop, Manistique, 11 miles
- E & J Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Manistique, 11 miles
- Mick's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Curtis, 20 miles
Where to sleep for a trip to Gulliver Lake
- Manistique11 miles
- Naubinway28 miles
- St. James29 miles
Gulliver Lake county guides
- Schoolcraft Countyseat: Manistique
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Answers
Asked and answered: fishing Gulliver Lake
Where in Michigan does Gulliver Lake lie?
Schoolcraft County, Northern Lake Michigan Management Unit, about 11 miles from Manistique is where it sits.
What is the surface area of Gulliver Lake in acres?
EGLE measures 881 acres.
Where is the ramp at Gulliver Lake?
1 public launch, including Doyle Township Park.
Does Gulliver Lake hold bluegill and other panfish?
MDNR records list cisco, bullhead, northern pike, smallmouth bass, sunfish, walleye and yellow perch.
What size limits cover Gulliver Lake?
Walleye (Upper Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season May 15 – March 15.
Does fishing Gulliver Lake call for a Michigan license?
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 many feet of visibility does Gulliver Lake have?
In 2023, about 7.9 feet.
Which Michigan bait counter is the shortest drive from Gulliver Lake?
Closest on our list: Top O' Lake Sport Shop at 11 miles.
Spend a morning casting Gulliver Lake
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