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Brown Bullhead
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Pumpkinseed
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Flathead Catfish
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White Bass
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Lake Cadillac Fishing
A 1,173-acre Michigan lake in Wexford County.
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Wexford County
A first look at Lake Cadillac
Lake Cadillac spreads across 1,173 acres in Wexford County, by the EGLE inland lake layer. About 1 mile separates Lake Cadillac from Cadillac. On the Lower Peninsula, it belongs to the Central Lake Michigan Management Unit. Ecoregion Northern Lakes and Forests; basin Northeastern Lake Michigan-Lake Michigan.
Species found since 1970 include bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, black crappie, rock bass, northern pike and walleye. The shore holds 2 public launches. EGLE satellite clarity: about 8.6 feet (2023). The MDNR names it a Family Friendly Fishing water.
1,173acres
2public launches
8.6 ftsatellite clarity
9fish on record
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Species anglers find in Lake Cadillac
MDNR sources behind the Lake Cadillac list: Fish Atlas surveys since 1970, stocking events and access site lists.
Bluegill Pumpkinseed sunfish Black crappie Rock bass Northern pike Walleye Smallmouth bass Largemouth bass Bullhead
Survey history for Lake Cadillac
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow perch | 12 | 1927 to 1935 |
| Bluntnose minnow | 8 | 1927 to 1935 |
| Johnny darter | 7 | 1927 to 1935 |
| Rock bass | 7 | 1927 to 1935 |
| Mimic shiner | 6 | 1927 to 1935 |
| Iowa darter | 5 | 1934 to 1935 |
| Bluegill | 4 | 1934 to 1935 |
| Black bullhead | 3 | 1935 |
| Black crappie | 3 | 1935 |
| Largemouth bass | 3 | 1935 |
| Pumpkinseed | 3 | 1935 |
| Smallmouth bass | 3 | 1927 to 1935 |
| Northern logperch | 2 | 1935 |
| White sucker | 2 | 1935 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Launches
Public launches on Lake Cadillac
- Kenwood Park2 lanes, 46 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet; City of Cadillac
- Mitchell State Park – Lake Cadillac1 lane, courtesy pier, Recreation Passport; Mitchell State Park
Shore and pier access at Lake Cadillac
- Lake Cadillac fishing site, City of Cadillac, Lake Cadillac 1fishing pier, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, pier
- Lake Cadillac fishing site, City of Cadillac, Lake Cadillac 2bank fishing area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Lake Cadillac fishing site, City of Cadillac, Lake Cadillac 3fishing pier, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, pier
Launch sites a short tow from Lake Cadillac
- Mitchell State Park – Lake MitchellLake Mitchell, 1 mile west
- Berry Lake Boat AccessBerry Lake, 4 miles east
- Long Lake State Forest Campground Boat Access near HaringLong Lake, 7 miles north
- Sapphire Lake Boat AccessSapphire Lake, 10 miles northeast
- Diamond Lake Boat Access near TustinDiamond Lake, 11 miles south
- Long Lake State Forest Campground Boat Access near Lake CityLong Lake, 12 miles northeast
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity
How clear Lake Cadillac runs
The Lake Cadillac clarity bars are EGLE July to September satellite averages, shown in feet.
The 2023 chlorophyll a estimate is 6.9 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
Harvest rules on Lake Cadillac
| 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 Lake Cadillac.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Stocking
Recent fish plants in Lake Cadillac
From 2024 to 2026 the table shows 3 plants and 337,220 fish for Lake Cadillac, mainly walleye.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | Walleye | Muskegon | 5 in | 65,155 |
| April 26, 2024 | Walleye | Muskegon | 200,000 | |
| June 20, 2024 | Walleye | Muskegon | 4.1 in | 72,065 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026. Michigan stocking.
Tournaments
Competitive fishing on Lake Cadillac
The Lake Cadillac event page lists registered dates, organizers and results.
Compare
Sizing up Lake Cadillac against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cadillac | 1,173 | 2 | 8.6 | 9 | |
| Lake Mitchell | 3 miles west | 2,651 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 |
| Berry Lake, Wexford County | 4 miles east | 68 | 1 | 5.3 | 0 |
| Long Lake, Wexford County | 7 miles northeast | 166 | 1 | 7.4 | 0 |
| Center Lake, Osceola County | 9 miles south | 41 | 0 | 15.3 | 0 |
| Lake Sapphire | 10 miles northeast | 246 | 1 | 10.4 | 0 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Nearby
Close by Lake Cadillac
Neighboring lakes to Lake Cadillac
- Lake Mitchell3 miles west
- Berry Lake, Wexford County4 miles east
- Long Lake, Wexford County7 miles northeast
- Center Lake, Osceola County9 miles south
- Lake Sapphire10 miles northeast
Live bait and lures near Lake Cadillac
- Village Tacklebait and tackle shop, Cadillac, under a mile
- Johnson Carl Fishingbait and tackle shop, Cadillac, 1 mile
- Pilgrim Village Resort and Fish Shopbait and tackle shop, Cadillac, 1 mile
- Village Tackle Baitbait and tackle shop, Cadillac, 2 miles
- Fish Brothers Tackle Cobait and tackle shop, Tustin, 9 miles
- Eye's Have Itbait and tackle shop, Leroy, 14 miles
Guided trips on Lake Cadillac
- Hooked Sport Fishing Charterscharter, Williamsburg, (231) 633-0834
- Prime Time Fishing Charterscharter, Williamsburg, (231) 645-6005
- Raptor Charterscharter, Barryton, (989) 382-5878
- Steelhead Nation Outfitterscharter, Wellston, (248) 996-0966
Overnight stops close to Lake Cadillac
- Cadillac1 mile
- Haring3 miles
- Wedgewood4 miles
Where Lake Cadillac sits by county
- Wexford Countyseat: Cadillac
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Fish ID
Fish an angler meets at Lake Cadillac
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Photo: Cephas, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
Photo: Nick Loveland, CC0
Answers
Lake Cadillac questions Michigan anglers ask
In which Michigan county is Lake Cadillac?
Find it in Wexford County, Central Lake Michigan Management Unit, about 1 mile from Cadillac.
How many acres does the EGLE layer credit to Lake Cadillac?
About 1,173 acres.
How many public launches reach Lake Cadillac?
2 public launches; Kenwood Park is the biggest.
Which fish has the MDNR found in Lake Cadillac?
Records show bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, black crappie, rock bass, northern pike, walleye and smallmouth bass.
Which limits apply on Lake Cadillac?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
What does a license cost to fish Lake Cadillac?
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 Lake Cadillac?
EGLE estimated 8.6 feet in 2023.
Which store on our Michigan list is closest to Lake Cadillac?
Try Village Tackle, under a mile off.
Does the MDNR plant fish in Lake Cadillac?
The latest MDNR plants on file (2026): 65,155 walleye.
Haul the boat to Lake Cadillac
Check the limits above, then choose a launch.