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Emmet County 25 mi
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Mackinaw City 6.8 mi
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Mackinac County 14 mi
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Mullett Lake 17 mi
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Lake Paradise Fishing
A 1,913-acre Michigan lake in Emmet County.
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Emmet County
An overview of Lake Paradise
At 1,913 acres, Lake Paradise ranks as a lake of Emmet County. Carp Lake sits under a mile from the water. Fisheries work here falls to the MDNR Northern Lake Huron 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 bluntnose minnow, johnny darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, northern logperch and rock bass. 1 public launch put boats on the water. Water clarity ran about 9.2 feet in 2023, from satellite data.
1,913acres
1public launches
9.2 ftsatellite clarity
8fish on record
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Species on record for Lake Paradise
Fish documented by the MDNR at Lake Paradise, linked where Michigan has a species page.
Bluntnose minnow Johnny darter Largemouth bass Mimic shiner Northern logperch Rock bass Smallmouth bass Yellow perch
Collection counts for Lake Paradise
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny darter | 3 | 1925 to 1998 |
| Largemouth bass | 3 | 1925 to 1998 |
| Rock bass | 3 | 1925 to 1998 |
| Yellow perch | 3 | 1925 to 1998 |
| Bluntnose minnow | 2 | 1955 to 1998 |
| Mimic shiner | 2 | 1955 to 1998 |
| Northern logperch | 2 | 1955 to 1998 |
| Smallmouth bass | 2 | 1955 to 1998 |
| Iowa darter | 2 | 1925 to 1955 |
| Pumpkinseed | 2 | 1925 to 1955 |
| Spottail shiner | 2 | 1925 to 1955 |
| White sucker | 2 | 1925 to 1955 |
| Blacknose shiner | 1 | 1955 |
| Bluegill | 1 | 1955 |
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 Paradise
- Paradise Lake Boat Access on Lake Paradise1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, Recreation Passport; Wilderness State Park
Boat access sites near Lake Paradise
- Lancaster Lake Boat AccessLancaster Lake, 5 miles southeast
- Munro Lake Boat AccessMunro Lake, 6 miles southeast
- O'Neal Lake Boat AccessO'Neal Lake, 7 miles west
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity
Lake Paradise Secchi depth by year
Bars show the summer satellite clarity of Lake Paradise, year by year.
For 2023, chlorophyll a came to 5.33 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 Paradise
| 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 Paradise.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Compare
A comparison table for Lake Paradise
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Paradise | 1,913 | 1 | 9.2 | 8 | |
| French Farm Lake | 4 miles north | 590 | 0 | 5.1 | 3 |
| Lancaster Lake | 5 miles southeast | 51 | 1 | 8.8 | 0 |
| Munro Lake | 6 miles southeast | 515 | 1 | 6.3 | 0 |
| O'Neal Lake | 7 miles west | 138 | 1 | 3.9 | 0 |
| Douglas Lake | 8 miles south | 3,729 | 0 | 10.4 | 2 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Nearby
Places around Lake Paradise
Other lakes a short drive from Lake Paradise
- French Farm Lake4 miles north
- Lancaster Lake5 miles southeast
- Munro Lake6 miles southeast
- O'Neal Lake7 miles west
- Douglas Lake8 miles south
Bait and tackle counters by Lake Paradise
- Paradise Lake Marinamarina, Carp Lake, 1 mile
- Mackinaw City Marinamarina, Mackinaw City, 7 miles
- Maple Bay Marinemarina, Brutus, 13 miles
- Katfisher Bait & Tackle Incbait and tackle shop, Cheboygan, 14 miles
- Burt Home Maintenancemarina, Brutus, 14 miles
- Cheboygan Village Marinamarina, Cheboygan, 14 miles
A guided day on Lake Paradise
- Emma J Sport Fishing Charters Best price Tournament winnerscharter, Mackinaw City, (248) 421-0487
- MFM Sport Fishing Charter and Guide Servicecharter, Indian River, (231) 290-0975
- Running Deep Fishing Charterscharter, Cheboygan, (231) 818-7183
- rockin and reelin sportsfishingcharter, Cheboygan, (231) 203-4102
Michigan towns a short drive from Lake Paradise
- Carp Lakeunder a mile
- Levering4 miles
- Mackinaw City7 miles
Lake Paradise, county by county
- Emmet Countyseat: Petoskey
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Photographs
Water around Lake Paradise as the camera saw it
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Answers
Fishing Lake Paradise: quick answers
Where would I find Lake Paradise on a Michigan map?
Look in Emmet County, Northern Lake Huron Management Unit, under a mile from Carp Lake.
How big is Lake Paradise on the state lake layer?
Roughly 1,913 acres.
Which ramp should a trailer use on Lake Paradise?
Start at Paradise Lake Boat Access on Lake Paradise, one of 1 public launch.
What fish live in Lake Paradise?
On file: bluntnose minnow, johnny darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, northern logperch, rock bass and smallmouth bass.
Does the digest list special rules for Lake Paradise?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
Does Michigan sell a trout stamp for Lake Paradise?
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 Paradise clarity?
Close to 9.2 feet in 2023.
Who has minnows on the drive to Lake Paradise?
Drive about 1 mile to Paradise Lake Marina.
Circle Lake Paradise on the calendar
Read the posted rules before keeping fish.