Two connected lakes (North and South) in the heart of Leelanau Peninsula wine country. Excellent smallmouth bass and walleye.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Lake Leelanau is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for atlantic salmon, smallmouth bass and bluegill.
Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 47 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Brown Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Splake | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Lake Herring | None | 5 inland (with whitefish) |
| Lake Whitefish | None | 5 inland (with cisco) |
| Rock Bass | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.
2 public access sites are listed for Lake Leelanau. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Leelanau County boat launches.