Kalkaska County Michigan Fishing
43 documented fish species across 15 Kalkaska County lakes.
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
White Sucker 10Bluntnose Minnow 9Iowa Darter 7Blacknose Shiner 6Golden Shiner 6Lake Herring 5Northern Pearl Dace 4Common Shiner 3Western Banded Killifish 3Central Mudminnow 3Blackchin Shiner 2Finescale Dace 2Creek Chub 2Mimic Shiner 1Northern Redbelly Dace 1Shorthead Redhorse 1Brook Stickleback 1Grass Pickerel 1Lake Chubsucker 1Bowfin 1Johnny Darter 1Least Darter 1Longnose Gar 1Northern Logperch 1Sand Shiner 1Slimy Sculpin 1Western Blacknose Dace 1Northern Longear Sunfish 1
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Kalkaska County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake | A | 18 ft | 20 ft | 5 |
| Big Blue Lake | A | 24 ft | - | 17 |
| Big Twin Lake | A | 23 ft | - | 9 |
| Papoose Lake | B | 22 ft | 17 ft | 7 |
| Indian Lake | NR | 13.5 ft | - | 2 |
| Blue Lake | NR | 24 ft | 80 ft | 3 |
| Bear Lake | NR | 30 ft | 50 ft | 4 |
| North Crooked Lake | NR | 14 ft | - | 6 |
| Twin Lake | NR | 23 ft | 80 ft | 13 |
| Starvation Lake | NR | 21.5 ft | 47 ft | 3 |
| North Blue Lake | NR | 19 ft | 78 ft | 8 |
| Pickerel Lake | NR | 20 ft | 72 ft | 29 |
| Cub Lake | NR | 17.5 ft | 23 ft | 5 |
| Squaw Lake | NR | 15 ft | 5 ft | 8 |
| Bass Lake | NR | 18.5 ft | - | 12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Kalkaska County lakes?
Kalkaska County, Michigan has 43 documented fish species across 15 lakes, including Yellow Perch, White Sucker, Bluntnose Minnow, Largemouth Bass, Iowa Darter.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Kalkaska County?
Eagle Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Kalkaska County lakes with a documented fishery.