What Fish Are in Upper Herring Lake?
Upper Herring Lake in Benzie County, Michigan has 18 documented fish species: Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brown bullhead, Johnny darter, Longnose gar, Mimic shiner, Northern longear sunfish, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Sand shiner, Smallmouth bass, Spottail shiner, Walleye, Western banded killifish, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Upper Herring Lake
Upper Herring Lake supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: Bluegill, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, Walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 25 feet across 573 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 8 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 573 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 18 |
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