Lake Gogebic Fishing
A 13,125-acre Michigan lake in Gogebic County and Ontonagon County.
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A first look at Lake Gogebic
Lake Gogebic spreads across 13,125 acres in Gogebic County and Ontonagon County, by the EGLE inland lake layer. About 6 miles separates Lake Gogebic from Lake Gogebic. On the Upper Peninsula, it belongs to the Western Lake Superior Management Unit. Ecoregion Northern Lakes and Forests; basin Southern Lake Superior-Lake Superior.
Species found since 1970 include cisco. The shore holds 3 public launches. EGLE satellite clarity: about 8.3 feet (2023).
Species anglers find in Lake Gogebic
MDNR sources behind the Lake Gogebic list: Fish Atlas surveys since 1970, stocking events and access site lists.
Survey history for Lake Gogebic
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Lake herring | 3 | 1928 to 1992 |
| Yellow perch | 8 | 1927 to 1941 |
| Black crappie | 3 | 1928 to 1940 |
| Burbot | 1 | 1940 |
| Walleye | 3 | 1920 to 1938 |
| Longnose dace | 1 | 1938 |
| Brook trout | 1 | 1929 |
| Northern pike | 1 | 1928 |
| Rock bass | 1 | 1928 |
| Smallmouth bass | 1 | 1928 |
| White sucker | 1 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
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- Bergland Dock Boat Access2 lanes, 22 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Lake Gogebic State Park
- Lake Gogebic – East Shore Boat Access2 lanes, 26 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Lake Gogebic State Park
- Lake Gogebic State Park2 lanes, 8 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, Recreation Passport; Lake Gogebic State Park
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
How clear Lake Gogebic runs
The Lake Gogebic clarity bars are EGLE July to September satellite averages, shown in feet.
The 2023 chlorophyll a estimate is 5.26 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.
Gauge reading for Lake Gogebic
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Gogebic Near Bergland, Mi | 1.55 ft gage height, 1,294.22 ft lake elevation | Oct 24 5:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 24, 2026 5:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Harvest rules on Lake Gogebic
| 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 |
These are the Upper Peninsula inland rows that cover Lake Gogebic.
Printed exceptions on Lake Gogebic
- Gogebic CountyL. Gogebic the daily possession limit for Yellow Perch is 25 with no more than 5 Yellow Perch 12" or greater.
- Ontonagon CountyL. Gogebic the daily possession limit for Yellow Perch is 25 with no more than 5 Yellow Perch 12" or greater.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Sizing up Lake Gogebic against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Gogebic | 13,125 | 3 | 8.3 | 1 | |
| Redboat Lake | 14 miles southwest | 26 | 0 | 3.9 | 0 |
| Beatons Lake | 15 miles southeast | 324 | 0 | 12.8 | 1 |
| Henry Lake | 15 miles southwest | 47 | 0 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Steusser Lake | 15 miles east | 36 | 0 | 9.6 | 1 |
| Cornelia Lake | 16 miles south | 15 | 0 | 4.7 | 0 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Close by Lake Gogebic
Neighboring lakes to Lake Gogebic
- Redboat Lake14 miles southwest
- Beatons Lake15 miles southeast
- Henry Lake15 miles southwest
- Steusser Lake15 miles east
- Cornelia Lake16 miles south
Guided trips on Lake Gogebic
- Voyager Charterscharter, Bruce Crossing, (906) 827-3466
Overnight stops close to Lake Gogebic
- Lake Gogebic6 miles
- Bergland7 miles
- Marenisco11 miles
Where Lake Gogebic sits by county
- Gogebic Countyseat: Bessemer
- Ontonagon Countyseat: Ontonagon
A Piscifun setup for a day on Lake Gogebic
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Fish an angler meets at Lake Gogebic
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Lake Gogebic questions Michigan anglers ask
In which Michigan county is Lake Gogebic?
Find it in Gogebic County and Ontonagon County, Western Lake Superior Management Unit, about 6 miles from Lake Gogebic.
How many acres does the EGLE layer credit to Lake Gogebic?
About 13,125 acres.
How many public launches reach Lake Gogebic?
3 public launches; Bergland Dock Boat Access is the biggest.
Which fish has the MDNR found in Lake Gogebic?
Records show cisco.
Which limits apply on Lake Gogebic?
Walleye (Upper Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season May 15 – March 15. The digest also lists 2 county exceptions.
What does a license cost to fish Lake Gogebic?
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 Gogebic?
EGLE estimated 8.3 feet in 2023.
Which store on our Michigan list is closest to Lake Gogebic?
Our list has no store inside 25 miles.
Haul the boat to Lake Gogebic
Check the limits above, then choose a launch.