Hubbard Lake Fishing
A 8,770-acre Michigan lake in Alcona County.
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A first look at Hubbard Lake
Hubbard Lake spreads across 8,770 acres in Alcona County, by the EGLE inland lake layer. About 1 mile separates Hubbard Lake from Hubbard Lake. On the Lower Peninsula, it belongs to the Northern Lake Huron Management Unit. Ecoregion Northern Lakes and Forests; basin Northwestern Lake Huron.
Species found since 1970 include lake whitefish and lake sturgeon. The shore holds 3 public launches. EGLE satellite clarity: about 13.6 feet (2023).
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MDNR sources behind the Hubbard Lake list: Fish Atlas surveys since 1970, stocking events and access site lists.
Survey history for Hubbard Lake
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Lake whitefish | 1 | 1996 |
| Lake herring | 5 | 1925 to 1967 |
| Yellow perch | 18 | 1925 to 1935 |
| Spottail shiner | 12 | 1925 to 1935 |
| Smallmouth bass | 9 | 1925 to 1935 |
| Rock bass | 8 | 1925 to 1935 |
| Common shiner | 5 | 1925 to 1935 |
| White sucker | 5 | 1925 to 1935 |
| Bluntnose minnow | 2 | 1934 to 1935 |
| Hornyhead chub | 2 | 1925 to 1935 |
| Largemouth bass | 2 | 1925 to 1935 |
| Johnny darter | 10 | 1925 to 1934 |
| Northern logperch | 3 | 1925 to 1934 |
| Mottled sculpin | 2 | 1925 to 1934 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Public launches on Hubbard Lake
- East Bay Hubbard Lake Boat Access3 lanes, 68 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Harrisville State Park
- North End Park on Hubbard Lake2 lanes, 26 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet; Caledonia Township
- South Bay Hubbard Lake Boat Access2 lanes, 41 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Harrisville State Park
Launch sites a short tow from Hubbard Lake
- Devil's River Boat AccessDevils River, 10 miles northeast
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
How clear Hubbard Lake runs
The Hubbard Lake clarity bars are EGLE July to September satellite averages, shown in feet.
The 2023 chlorophyll a estimate is 2.88 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.
Harvest rules on Hubbard 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 (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – 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 |
These are the Lower Peninsula inland rows that cover Hubbard Lake.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Recent fish plants in Hubbard Lake
From 2026 to 2026 the table shows 1 plants and 619 fish for Hubbard Lake, mainly lake sturgeon.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Lake sturgeon | Black Lake | 16.8 in | 619 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026. Michigan stocking.
Sizing up Hubbard Lake against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Lake | 8,770 | 3 | 13.6 | 2 | |
| Jewell Lake | 9 miles south | 184 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brownlee Lake | 11 miles southeast | 90 | 0 | 6.7 | 0 |
| Beaver Lake, Alpena County | 15 miles northwest | 693 | 1 | 12.9 | 1 |
| McCollum Lake | 17 miles west | 219 | 1 | 11.9 | 8 |
| Ninth Street Pond | 19 miles north | 366 | 1 | 6.4 | 3 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Close by Hubbard Lake
Neighboring lakes to Hubbard Lake
- Jewell Lake9 miles south
- Brownlee Lake11 miles southeast
- Beaver Lake, Alpena County15 miles northwest
- McCollum Lake17 miles west
- Ninth Street Pond19 miles north
Live bait and lures near Hubbard Lake
- Side Door Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Spruce, 3 miles
- Thunder Bay Shores Marinamarina, Alpena, 19 miles
- Clem's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Alpena, 19 miles
- Mom & Pop's One Stopbait and tackle shop, Hillman, 24 miles
Guided trips on Hubbard Lake
- Trout Scout V Fishing Charterscharter, Alpena, (989) 657-2681
Overnight stops close to Hubbard Lake
- Hubbard Lakeunder a mile
- Lost Lake Woods7 miles
- Ossineke9 miles
Where Hubbard Lake sits by county
- Alcona Countyseat: Harrisville
A Piscifun setup for a day on Hubbard Lake
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Fish an angler meets at Hubbard Lake
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Hubbard Lake questions Michigan anglers ask
In which Michigan county is Hubbard Lake?
Find it in Alcona County, Northern Lake Huron Management Unit, about 1 mile from Hubbard Lake.
How many acres does the EGLE layer credit to Hubbard Lake?
About 8,770 acres.
How many public launches reach Hubbard Lake?
3 public launches; East Bay Hubbard Lake Boat Access is the biggest.
Which fish has the MDNR found in Hubbard Lake?
Records show lake whitefish and lake sturgeon.
Which limits apply on Hubbard Lake?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
What does a license cost to fish Hubbard Lake?
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 deep does sunlight reach in Hubbard Lake?
EGLE estimated 13.6 feet in 2023.
Which store on our Michigan list is closest to Hubbard Lake?
Try Side Door Bait & Tackle, roughly 3 miles off.
Does the MDNR plant fish in Hubbard Lake?
The latest MDNR plants on file (2026): 619 lake sturgeon.
Haul the boat to Hubbard Lake
Check the limits above, then choose a launch.