What Fish Are in Deer Lake?
Deer Lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan has 14 documented fish species: Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Common shiner, Creek chub, Largemouth bass, Mimic shiner, Northern logperch, Northern longear sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Sand shiner, Smallmouth bass, Western banded killifish, Yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Deer Lake
Deer Lake supports 3 of the region's most-targeted species: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 20 feet across 464 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 11.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 20 ft |
| Surface Area | 464 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 14 |
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