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Leelanau, Lake North Fishing
A 2,917-acre Michigan lake in Leelanau County, trout lake Type E.
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Leelanau County
An overview of Leelanau, Lake North
At 2,917 acres, Leelanau, Lake North ranks as a lake of Leelanau County. Leland sits under a mile from the water. Fisheries work here falls to the MDNR Central Lake Michigan Management Unit, on the Lower Peninsula. Set in the North Central Hardwood Forests ecoregion, it feeds the Northeastern Lake Michigan-Lake Michigan basin.
Fish on file for it include lake trout and trout. 2 public launches put boats on the water. Water clarity ran about 13.6 feet in 2023, from satellite data.
2,917acres
2public launches
13.6 ftsatellite clarity
2fish on record
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Species on record for Leelanau, Lake North
Fish documented by the MDNR at Leelanau, Lake North, linked where Michigan has a species page.
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Trout
Leelanau, Lake North and its trout lake Type
Type Etrout lake Type
nodesignated trout lake
3daily possession
| Rule | Value for Leelanau, Lake North |
|---|---|
| Regulation | Type E Non Designated |
| Fishing season | January 1st to December 31st |
| Possession season | January 1st to December 31st |
| Daily possession | Three (3) trout and Atlantic salmon, combined and zero (0) Arctic Grayling. |
| Tackle | All types of natural bait and artificial lures may be used. |
| Minimum sizes | brook 15", brown 15", rainbow 15", splake 15", lake trout 15", Chinook 10", coho 10", pink 10", Atlantic 15" |
The digest assigns Leelanau, Lake North to Type E; the trout and salmon rows above come from the MDNR regulation layer for that polygon.
MDNR Trout and Salmon Inland Lake Regulation Types layer and 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 42-65.
Launches
Boat access to Leelanau, Lake North
- Lake Leelanau North Boat Accessboat ramp; Leland Township
- Lake Leelanau South Boat Accessboat ramp; Leland Township
Boat access sites near Leelanau, Lake North
- Carp River Boat AccessCarp River, 1 mile west
- The Narrows Boat AccessLake Leelanau, 3 miles southeast
- Lake Leelanau West Boat AccessLake Leelanau, 7 miles south
- Lake Leelanau East Boat AccessLake Leelanau, 10 miles south
- Lime Lake Boat Access near Maple CityLime Lake, 11 miles southwest
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity
Leelanau, Lake North Secchi depth by year
Bars show the summer satellite clarity of Leelanau, Lake North, year by year.
For 2023, chlorophyll a came to 2.47 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 Leelanau, Lake North
| 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 and salmon (lake Type E) | 3; minimum brook 15", brown/rainbow/splake 15", lake trout 15", Chinook/coho/pink 10", Atlantic 15" | Open all year |
Statewide inland rules for the Lower Peninsula govern Leelanau, Lake North.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Stocking
Stocking events at Leelanau, Lake North
Leelanau, Lake North took 26,239 fish over 3 plants from 2024 through 2026, led by lake trout.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | Lake trout | Lake Superior | 14.3 in | 9,397 |
| April 14, 2025 | Lake trout | Lake Superior | 14.4 in | 8,592 |
| April 10, 2024 | Lake trout | Lake Superior | 14.5 in | 8,250 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026. Michigan stocking.
Compare
A comparison table for Leelanau, Lake North
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leelanau, Lake North | 2,917 | 2 | 13.6 | 2 | |
| Lake Leelanau | 8 miles south | 5,698 | 3 | 11.1 | 2 |
| Little Traverse Lake | 8 miles southwest | 646 | 0 | 10.5 | 1 |
| Lime Lake, Leelanau County | 10 miles southwest | 662 | 1 | 9.5 | 1 |
| Glen Lake | 15 miles southwest | 4,875 | 0 | 25.2 | 2 |
| Cedar Lake, Leelanau County | 15 miles south | 246 | 1 | 13.5 | 8 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Nearby
Places around Leelanau, Lake North
Other lakes a short drive from Leelanau, Lake North
- Lake Leelanau8 miles south
- Little Traverse Lake8 miles southwest
- Lime Lake, Leelanau County10 miles southwest
- Glen Lake15 miles southwest
- Cedar Lake, Leelanau County15 miles south
Bait and tackle counters by Leelanau, Lake North
- The Fish Hookbait and tackle shop, Leland, 1 mile
- Elmwood Township, 10090 E Lincoln Rdmarina, Traverse City, 16 miles
- Elmwood Township, 13051 S West Bay Shore Drmarina, Traverse City, 17 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 3500 Market Place Circle Drivebait and tackle shop, Traverse City, 17 miles
- Hawkins Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Traverse City, 17 miles
- Elk River Marina Incmarina, Elk Rapids, 18 miles
A guided day on Leelanau, Lake North
- Fishtown Charter Servicecharter, Leland, (231) 256-9639
- Mariah and Pier Pressure Charter Fishingcharter, Leland, (231) 883-2146
- Miles Charter Fishingcharter, Traverse City, (231) 645-0102
- Watta Bite Charter Fishingcharter, Cedar, (231) 228-7417
Michigan towns a short drive from Leelanau, Lake North
- Lelandunder a mile
- Lake Leelanau3 miles
- Suttons Bay5 miles
Leelanau, Lake North, county by county
- Leelanau Countyseat: Suttons Bay
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Photographs
Water around Leelanau, Lake North as the camera saw it
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Answers
Fishing Leelanau, Lake North: quick answers
Where would I find Leelanau, Lake North on a Michigan map?
Look in Leelanau County, Central Lake Michigan Management Unit, under a mile from Leland.
How big is Leelanau, Lake North on the state lake layer?
Roughly 2,917 acres.
Which ramp should a trailer use on Leelanau, Lake North?
Start at Lake Leelanau North Boat Access, one of 2 public launches.
What fish live in Leelanau, Lake North?
On file: lake trout and trout.
Does the digest list special rules for Leelanau, Lake North?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
Does Michigan sell a trout stamp for Leelanau, Lake North?
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
What does satellite data say about Leelanau, Lake North clarity?
Close to 13.6 feet in 2023.
Who has minnows on the drive to Leelanau, Lake North?
Drive about 1 mile to The Fish Hook.
What has the MDNR planted in Leelanau, Lake North?
2026 plants: 9,397 lake trout.
How many trout can I keep from Leelanau, Lake North?
Type E (type e non designated): Three (3) trout and Atlantic salmon, combined and zero (0) Arctic Grayling. Season january 1st to december 31st.
Circle Leelanau, Lake North on the calendar
Read the posted rules before keeping fish.