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Lake Missaukee Fishing
A 2,037-acre Michigan lake in Missaukee County.
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Missaukee County
An overview of Lake Missaukee
At 2,037 acres, Lake Missaukee ranks as a lake of Missaukee County. Lake City sits about 2 miles from the water. Fisheries work here falls to the MDNR Central Lake Michigan Management Unit, on the Lower Peninsula. Set in the Northern Lakes and Forests ecoregion, it feeds the Northeastern Lake Michigan-Lake Michigan basin.
Fish on file for it include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and walleye. 1 public launch put boats on the water. Water clarity ran about 10.7 feet in 2023, from satellite data. Families will find it on the MDNR Family Friendly Fishing map.
2,037acres
1public launches
10.7 ftsatellite clarity
4fish on record
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Species on record for Lake Missaukee
Fish documented by the MDNR at Lake Missaukee, linked where Michigan has a species page.
Collection counts for Lake Missaukee
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bluntnose minnow | 3 | 1927 |
| Smallmouth bass | 3 | 1927 |
| Yellow perch | 3 | 1927 |
| Brown bullhead | 2 | 1927 |
| Iowa darter | 2 | 1927 |
| Johnny darter | 2 | 1927 |
| Northern pike | 2 | 1927 |
| Blacknose shiner | 1 | 1927 |
| Central mudminnow | 1 | 1927 |
| Golden shiner | 1 | 1927 |
| Largemouth bass | 1 | 1927 |
| Mimic shiner | 1 | 1927 |
| Rock bass | 1 | 1927 |
| Western banded killifish | 1 | 1927 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Launches
Boat access to Lake Missaukee
- Missaukee Lake Parkboat ramp, Recreation Passport; Missaukee County
Walk-up spots on Lake Missaukee
- Lake Missaukee fishing site, Lake Cityfishing pier, pier
Boat access sites near Lake Missaukee
- Sapphire Lake Boat AccessSapphire Lake, 2 miles southwest
- Long Lake State Forest Campground Boat Access near Lake CityLong Lake, 2 miles north
- Goose Lake State Forest Campground Boat AccessGoose Lake, 2 miles north
- Long Lake State Forest Campground Boat Access near HaringLong Lake, 7 miles west
- Berry Lake Boat AccessBerry Lake, 9 miles southwest
- Kenwood ParkLake Cadillac, 12 miles southwest
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity
Lake Missaukee Secchi depth by year
Bars show the summer satellite clarity of Lake Missaukee, year by year.
For 2023, chlorophyll a came to 4.51 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
The regulations that cover Lake Missaukee
| 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 |
Statewide inland rules for the Lower Peninsula govern Lake Missaukee.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Stocking
Stocking events at Lake Missaukee
Lake Missaukee took 853,417 fish over 3 plants from 2024 through 2026, led by walleye.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Walleye | Muskegon | 5.2 in | 101,570 |
| June 25, 2025 | Walleye | Muskegon | 5.5 in | 101,847 |
| May 1, 2024 | Walleye | Muskegon | 650,000 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026. Michigan stocking.
Compare
A comparison table for Lake Missaukee
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Missaukee | 2,037 | 1 | 10.7 | 4 | |
| Lake Sapphire | 2 miles southwest | 246 | 1 | 10.4 | 0 |
| Goose Lake, Missaukee County | 2 miles north | 98 | 1 | 11.5 | 0 |
| Long Lake, Missaukee County | 2 miles north | 66 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Long Lake, Wexford County | 7 miles west | 166 | 1 | 7.4 | 0 |
| Berry Lake, Wexford County | 9 miles southwest | 68 | 1 | 5.3 | 0 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Nearby
Places around Lake Missaukee
Other lakes a short drive from Lake Missaukee
- Lake Sapphire2 miles southwest
- Goose Lake, Missaukee County2 miles north
- Long Lake, Missaukee County2 miles north
- Long Lake, Wexford County7 miles west
- Berry Lake, Wexford County9 miles southwest
Bait and tackle counters by Lake Missaukee
- Village Tackle Baitbait and tackle shop, Cadillac, 9 miles
- Village Tacklebait and tackle shop, Cadillac, 10 miles
- Johnson Carl Fishingbait and tackle shop, Cadillac, 12 miles
- Pilgrim Village Resort and Fish Shopbait and tackle shop, Cadillac, 12 miles
- Fish Brothers Tackle Cobait and tackle shop, Tustin, 15 miles
- Brian's Lakeside Marina Incmarina, Houghton Lake, 22 miles
A guided day on Lake Missaukee
- Daydreamer Fishing Charter Svccharter, Williamsburg, (231) 218-5176
- Hooked Sport Fishing Charterscharter, Williamsburg, (231) 633-0834
- Prime Time Fishing Charterscharter, Williamsburg, (231) 645-6005
- Reel Fun Fishing Charterscharter, Traverse City, (231) 929-9272
Michigan towns a short drive from Lake Missaukee
- Lake City2 miles
- Jennings3 miles
- Haring9 miles
Lake Missaukee, county by county
- Missaukee Countyseat: Lake City
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Photographs
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Answers
Fishing Lake Missaukee: quick answers
Where would I find Lake Missaukee on a Michigan map?
Look in Missaukee County, Central Lake Michigan Management Unit, about 2 miles from Lake City.
How big is Lake Missaukee on the state lake layer?
Roughly 2,037 acres.
Which ramp should a trailer use on Lake Missaukee?
Start at Missaukee Lake Park, one of 1 public launch.
What fish live in Lake Missaukee?
On file: bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and walleye.
Does the digest list special rules for Lake Missaukee?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
Does Michigan sell a trout stamp for Lake Missaukee?
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.
What does satellite data say about Lake Missaukee clarity?
Close to 10.7 feet in 2023.
Who has minnows on the drive to Lake Missaukee?
Drive about 9 miles to Village Tackle Bait.
What has the MDNR planted in Lake Missaukee?
2026 plants: 101,570 walleye.
Circle Lake Missaukee on the calendar
Read the posted rules before keeping fish.