Lake of the Woods is a fishing water in Antrim County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Lake of the Woods 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 bluegill, muskellunge and northern pike.
Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 37 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| 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.
One public access site is listed for Lake of the Woods. 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 Antrim County boat launches.