Benzie County Michigan Fishing
66 documented fish species across 15 Benzie County lakes.
Game Fish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Bluntnose Minnow 14Northern Longear Sunfish 11Common Shiner 9Mimic Shiner 9Sand Shiner 9Johnny Darter 8White Sucker 8Creek Chub 8Hornyhead Chub 7Rosyface Shiner 6Western Banded Killifish 6Lake Herring 6Northern Logperch 5Golden Shiner 4Iowa Darter 4Spottail Shiner 4Blackchin Shiner 3Blacknose Shiner 3Central Mudminnow 3Grass Pickerel 3Longnose Gar 3Brook Silverside 2Spotfin Shiner 2Spotted Gar 2Burbot 2Trout-perch 2Blackside Darter 2Central Stoneroller 2Brassy Minnow 1Brook Stickleback 1Fathead Minnow 1Lake Chubsucker 1Redear Sunfish 1Tadpole Madtom 1Bigmouth Shiner 1Longnose Sucker 1Shorthead Redhorse 1Silver Lamprey 1Silver Redhorse 1Emerald Shiner 1Mottled 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake | A | 15 ft | - | 37 |
| Otter Lake | A | 12 ft | - | 30 |
| Little Platte Lake | A | 6.5 ft | 8 ft | 8 |
| Upper Woodcock Lake | A | 11 ft | 45 ft | 9 |
| Lower Woodcock Lake | A | 12.3 ft | - | 9 |
| Loon Lake | A | 12 ft | - | 13 |
| Lime Lake | A | 17.5 ft | 25 ft | 15 |
| Sanford Lake | NR | 17 ft | - | 17 |
| Lower Herring Lake | NR | 13 ft | 50 ft | 25 |
| Lake Ann | NR | 14.5 ft | 75 ft | 10 |
| Upper Herring Lake | NR | 8 ft | 25 ft | 18 |
| Crystal Lake | NR | 32 ft | 175 ft | 9 |
| Long Lake | NR | 9 ft | - | 40 |
| Lower Woodcock Lake | NR | 12.3 ft | - | 9 |
| Upper Woodcock Lake | NR | 11 ft | 45 ft | 9 |
Benzie County water quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Benzie County lakes?
Benzie County, Michigan has 66 documented fish species across 15 lakes, including Bluntnose Minnow, Rock Bass, Northern Longear Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Common Shiner.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Benzie County?
Round Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Benzie County lakes with a documented fishery.