Kalkaska County Michigan Fishing
41 documented fish species across 21 graded Kalkaska County lakes.
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
White Sucker 16Bluntnose Minnow 13Iowa Darter 13Golden Shiner 10Blacknose Shiner 9Northern Pearl Dace 6Central Mudminnow 6Western Banded Killifish 6Lake Herring 4Common Shiner 3Mimic Shiner 2Mottled Sculpin 2Blackchin Shiner 2Creek Chub 2Finescale Dace 2Grass Pickerel 1Lake Chubsucker 1Shorthead Redhorse 1Bowfin 1Johnny Darter 1Least Darter 1Longnose Gar 1Northern Logperch 1Sand Shiner 1Slimy Sculpin 1Western Blacknose Dace 1Northern Longear Sunfish 1Northern Redbelly Dace 1
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Kalkaska County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squaw Lake | A | 16 ft | - | 8 |
| Twin Lake | A | 23 ft | - | 13 |
| Indian Lake | A | 16.5 ft | - | 2 |
| Eagle Lake | A | 17 ft | - | 5 |
| Big Twin Lake Southeast Basin; Blue Lake Township | A | 23 ft | - | 9 |
| Cub Lake Central Basin | A | 19 ft | - | 14 |
| Pickerel Lake | A | 15 ft | - | 29 |
| Bear Lake Southeast Basin | A | 36.5 ft | - | 9 |
| Eagle Lake Central Basin; Blue Lake Township | A | 17 ft | - | 5 |
| Indian Lake Northeast Basin; Blue Lake Township | A | 15.5 ft | - | 11 |
| Cub Lake | A | 19.5 ft | - | 5 |
| Bear Lake | A | 33 ft | - | 4 |
| Papoose Lake Central Basin; Blue Lake Township | A | 21 ft | - | 7 |
| Papoose Lake | A | 20 ft | - | 7 |
| Starvation Lake North Basin; Blue Lake Township | A | 22.3 ft | - | 3 |
| Bass Lake Northeast Basin | A | 18.5 ft | - | 12 |
| Big Blue Lake North Basin; Blue Lake Township | A | - | - | 17 |
| Squaw Lake Central Basin; Blue Lake Township | A | 16 ft | - | 8 |
| North Crooked Lake South Central Basin; Blue Lake Township | A | 13.5 ft | - | 6 |
| North Crooked Lake | B | 12.5 ft | - | 6 |
| North Crooked Lake North Central Basin; Blue Lake Township | B | 12.5 ft | - | 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Kalkaska County lakes?
Kalkaska County, Michigan has 41 documented fish species across 21 graded lakes, including Yellow Perch, White Sucker, Bluntnose Minnow, Iowa Darter, Largemouth Bass.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Kalkaska County?
Squaw Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Kalkaska County lakes with a documented fishery.