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Cheboygan County Fishing

📍 Michigan

Cheboygan County offers 27 fishable inland lakes and 31 public boat launches, making it one of Michigan's accessible fishing destinations. Anglers here target Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Common Shiner and Emerald Shiner, among other species recorded across county waters. The Michigan DNR has made 3,617 stocking events in Cheboygan County, releasing over 140,162,366 fish, with the most recent activity recorded in June 2026. The most actively stocked waters include Cheboygan harbor, Lake Huron, Mill Creek and Little Sturgeon River. Notable waters by size include Burt Lake (17,120 ac), Black Lake (10,130 ac) and Cheboygan Lake (640 ac).

27
Lakes
120
Fish species
31
Boat launches
3,617
DNR stocking events
140,162,366
Fish stocked

🌊 Top Lakes in Cheboygan County

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Cheboygan harbor, Lake Huron 2,543 stocking events Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon +10 more
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Mill Creek 195 stocking events Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
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Little Sturgeon River 156 stocking events Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
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Pickerel Lake 830 ac  ·  137 stocking events Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Splake +1 more
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Pigeon River 129 stocking events Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Sturgeon, Rainbow Trout
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Cheboygan River 96 stocking events Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout +1 more
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🐟 Fish Species

120 species total
Bluntnose Minnow 27 lakes Brook Stickleback 27 lakes Central Mudminnow 27 lakes Common Shiner 27 lakes Emerald Shiner 27 lakes Fathead Minnow 27 lakes Finescale Dace 27 lakes Golden Redhorse 27 lakes Lake Chub 27 lakes Least Darter 27 lakes Longnose Sucker 27 lakes Mimic Shiner 27 lakes +108 more →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Cheboygan County, Michigan?

Cheboygan County waters hold 120 recorded fish species. The most widely distributed include Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Common Shiner, Emerald Shiner and Fathead Minnow. Species presence is based on Michigan DNR stocking records and lake survey data.

What is the most stocked fish in Cheboygan County?

According to Michigan DNR stocking records, Lake Trout is the most actively stocked species in Cheboygan County with 856 stocking events and 57,418,031 fish released. Other frequently stocked species include Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye.

What are the best fishing lakes in Cheboygan County?

Based on Michigan DNR stocking activity, the most actively managed fishing lakes in Cheboygan County are Cheboygan harbor, Lake Huron, Mill Creek and Little Sturgeon River. These lakes have received the highest number of DNR stocking events on record. See all lakes in Cheboygan County at /lakes/county/cheboygan.

Has the Michigan DNR recently stocked fish in Cheboygan County?

Yes. The Michigan DNR has made 3,617 stocking events in Cheboygan County, releasing over 140,162,366 fish. The most recent stocking on record was in June 2026.

Are there public boat launches in Cheboygan County?

Yes, Cheboygan County has 31 public boat launches on record, including Aloha State Park, Black Lake DNR Access and Black Lake DNR Launch, and more. Directions and details for each launch are listed in the boat launches section above.

Do you need a fishing license to fish in Cheboygan County, Michigan?

Yes. Anyone 17 or older fishing in Michigan — including Cheboygan County — must have a valid Michigan fishing license issued by the Michigan DNR. Licenses are available at DNR License Centers, many sporting goods stores, and online at michigan.gov/dnr. Residents and non-residents have different license fees. Some waters may also have special regulations, so check the current DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.