Benzie County Michigan Fishing
66 documented fish species across 22 graded Benzie County lakes.
Game Fish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Bluntnose Minnow 21Northern Longear Sunfish 14White Sucker 14Johnny Darter 13Common Shiner 12Mimic Shiner 12Sand Shiner 12Western Banded Killifish 11Creek Chub 10Northern Logperch 9Lake Herring 9Hornyhead Chub 8Spottail Shiner 8Golden Shiner 7Iowa Darter 7Rosyface Shiner 7Blackchin Shiner 6Central Mudminnow 6Blacknose Shiner 5Longnose Gar 5Spotfin Shiner 4Grass Pickerel 4Trout-perch 4Blackside Darter 3Central Stoneroller 3Brook Silverside 3Spotted Gar 3Burbot 3Brassy Minnow 2Brook Stickleback 2Fathead Minnow 2Lake Chubsucker 2Redear Sunfish 2Tadpole Madtom 2Emerald Shiner 2Bigmouth Shiner 2Longnose Sucker 2Shorthead Redhorse 2Silver Lamprey 2Silver Redhorse 2Mottled Sculpin 1Rainbow Smelt 1Blackstripe Topminnow 1Golden Redhorse 1Northern Pearl Dace 1Striped Shiner 1
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Benzie County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Lake | A | 15.8 ft | - | 17 |
| Round Lake | A | 15 ft | - | 37 |
| Crystal Lake | A | 32 ft | - | 9 |
| Round Lake | A | 15 ft | - | 37 |
| Lower Herring Lake East Basin; Blaire Township | A | 16 ft | - | 25 |
| Lime Lake | A | 17.5 ft | - | 15 |
| Loon Lake | A | 12.1 ft | - | 13 |
| Otter Lake | A | 12 ft | - | 30 |
| Upper Woodcock Lake; Almira Twp | A | 11 ft | - | 9 |
| Loon Lake; Lake Twp | A | 12 ft | - | 13 |
| Lake Ann | B | 13.8 ft | - | 10 |
| Long Lake | B | 11.5 ft | - | 40 |
| Otter Lake | B | 12 ft | - | 30 |
| Loon Lake | B | 12 ft | - | 13 |
| Lower Herring Lake | B | 13.8 ft | - | 25 |
| Lower Woodcock Lake | B | 12.3 ft | - | 9 |
| Lower Woodcock Lake; Almira Twp | B | 12.3 ft | - | 9 |
| Sanford Lake | B | 14.5 ft | - | 17 |
| Upper Woodcock Lake | B | 11 ft | - | 9 |
| Upper Herring Lake; Central Basin; Blaine Township | B | 8 ft | - | 18 |
| Little Platte Lake North Basin | B | 6.5 ft | - | 8 |
| Upper Herring Lake | C | 7.5 ft | - | 18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Benzie County lakes?
Benzie County, Michigan has 66 documented fish species across 22 graded lakes, including Bluntnose Minnow, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Benzie County?
Sanford Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Benzie County lakes with a documented fishery.