The largest lake in the Upper Peninsula at 13,380 acres. A world-class walleye and yellow perch fishery with miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Lake Gogebic 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 walleye, yellow perch 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 51 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Tiger Muskie | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Burbot | None | 5 |
| Lake Whitefish | None | 5 inland (with cisco) |
* 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 Gogebic. 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 Gogebic County boat launches.