Alewife Lakes in Michigan
Found in 1 Michigan lakes
Rough fish like Alewife are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 1 Michigan lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. Alewife is narrowly distributed — only 1 lakes in Michigan have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.
Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the grade on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the Alewife lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and Alewife documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Best Alewife Lakes in Michigan
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mullett Lake | Cheboygan | NR | 13 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Michigan lakes have alewife?
Alewife are found in 1 lakes in Michigan. The average water quality grade of these lakes is F (Algae-prone).
What are the best alewife lakes in Michigan?
The best alewife lakes in Michigan by water quality are Mullett Lake.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.