Inland Lakes of Michign!!!!

[Martinp22]

This spring is i am going to be buying a boat, and i have been looking up inland lakes here in Michigan to go fishing on. Ive been tryin to choose which lakes to try out first but im not sure where i should start. I read about Fletcher Pond, Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, Indian Lake, Mullet Lake, and Burt Lake! I live in Metro Detroit in Utica. I like to fish for Musky, Pike, Large and Smallmouth bass, and on occasion walleye. I was wondering if anyone has been to any of these lakes and how good the fishing is on them. Any info helps. Thank you for ur responses!!!

[wally-eye]

All those lakes are good but you have more fish in your neighborhood than all those lakes put together. Lake Sinclair, Saginaw bay, Detroit river, Lake Erie etc etc etc.......just about any kind of fish you want is there in great abundance...... Just trying to save you some gas. If you really want to know about the lakes you spoke about go to Wal Mart and pick up a Sportsmans Connection book for the area/lakes you want. They tell you contours, plantings, net samples etc etc.

Good luck....

Dan

[Joeker Jr.1]

Sportsmans Connection book


Yep. i have one too! i love it!:fish:

[shametamer]

This spring is i am going to be buying a boat, and i have been looking up inland lakes here in Michigan to go fishing on. Ive been tryin to choose which lakes to try out first but im not sure where i should start. I read about Fletcher Pond, Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, Indian Lake, Mullet Lake, and Burt Lake! I live in Metro Detroit in Utica. I like to fish for Musky, Pike, Large and Smallmouth bass, and on occasion walleye. I was wondering if anyone has been to any of these lakes and how good the fishing is on them. Any info helps. Thank you for ur responses!!!

depending on the size of your boat, might dictate which lakes are best to seek what you want..musky inland lakes are fewest in number..largemouth are found in practically every lower peninsula lake..pike are in many..smallmouth in the deeper,clearer,river connected bodies of water....................fletchers is weed and stump filled full of most species(no musky,sparse smallies)..houghton also devoid of musky....higgins pike are deep water dwellers more of perch,smallie, rockie and lakers...indian?in the u.p.? has bout everything, but not the fishery it once was.....mullet and burt are connected(inland waterway) have everything..but are tough on a new guy and get quite pleasure boated up after memorial day(kevin van dam 'cut his teeth' on burt)..............you might also look at long lake(alpena), black lake(east of burt n mullet), hamlin lake near ludington, north n south lake leelanaus..........should you like info on a particular u.p. lake or a smaller body of water feel free to p.m...but st clair/erie/detroit river/saginaw bay do offer all these species if you can keep the white bass,sheephead and walleyes off the hook!:evilsmile

[wally-eye]

depending on the size of your boat, might dictate which lakes are best to seek what you want..musky inland lakes are fewest in number..largemouth are found in practically every lower peninsula lake..pike are in many..smallmouth in the deeper,clearer,river connected bodies of water....................fletchers is weed and stump filled full of most species(no musky,sparse smallies)..houghton also devoid of musky....higgins pike are deep water dwellers more of perch,smallie, rockie and lakers...indian?in the u.p.? has bout everything, but not the fishery it once was.....mullet and burt are connected(inland waterway) have everything..but are tough on a new guy and get quite pleasure boated up after memorial day(kevin van dam 'cut his teeth' on burt)..............you might also look at long lake(alpena), black lake(east of burt n mullet), hamlin lake near ludington, north n south lake leelanaus..........should you like info on a particular u.p. lake or a smaller body of water feel free to p.m...but st clair/erie/detroit river/saginaw bay do offer all these species if you can keep the white bass,sheephead and walleyes off the hook!:evilsmile



Bill did you already forget your walleye lesson???? :lol:

Dan

[shametamer]

Bill did you already forget your walleye lesson???? :lol:

Dan

geez duh..who are you? i'd forget my name if you didn't keep reminding me...lol..walleye? shoot Dan,i kinda comitted us to fish one of those' case of the mondays' tourneys..... mikey needs the cash..figure we'll sneak up on those rascally green carp:eek: they'll never suspect us in a walleye boat!:evilsmile or in the nu boat? msuiceman got me lookin real hard at those big ol yarcrafts..talked with local dealer..model with what i want on it they want my starcraft and about 30k..still struggling with that number..but the dealer is all ACES and they specialize in evinrudes..which i really prefer..how goes it on the west side? gonna unwrap the higgins lake boat,prep it and run it up to higgins next week i think..then return unwrap the local boat

[wally-eye]

geez duh..who are you? i'd forget my name if you didn't keep reminding me...lol..walleye? shoot Dan,i kinda comitted us to fish one of those' case of the mondays' tourneys..... mikey needs the cash..figure we'll sneak up on those rascally green carp:eek: they'll never suspect us in a walleye boat!:evilsmile or in the nu boat? msuiceman got me lookin real hard at those big ol yarcrafts..talked with local dealer..model with what i want on it they want my starcraft and about 30k..still struggling with that number..but the dealer is all ACES and they specialize in evinrudes..which i really prefer..how goes it on the west side? gonna unwrap the higgins lake boat,prep it and run it up to higgins next week i think..then return unwrap the local boat


Shoot come on ove Bill, I'd be glad to fish with ya. Got the big D over so just waiting for the house to sell......long wait though.....but kind a looking at new boats......got my eye on a Smokercraft 162 Pro Angler XL....full windshield.......24 volt Maxum, HDS5 graph on console and my X67 in the bow...........real real real tempting..........

Dan

[shametamer]

how much you got her on the market for?...awfully nice place and spot not to sell quick.....hows the rod storage on that model? i know shes relatively deep cockpit..i looked at the 182 pro mag a long time, before i bought the 2nd starcraft..dem 2 stalks does are numerous, but a good fishin boat is a lifetime of pleasure!:D

[wally-eye]

how much you got her on the market for?...awfully nice place and spot not to sell quick.....hows the rod storage on that model? i know shes relatively deep cockpit..i looked at the 182 pro mag a long time, before i bought the 2nd starcraft..dem 2 stalks does are numerous, but a good fishin boat is a lifetime of pleasure!:D



192k but I'd take a hell of a lot less but the ex won't........:rant::rant::rant:

Going over to Wilsons in Howell some day next week to look the smoker.....got pic's but I want to set in it........91 inch beam sounds nice, my tracker was only 84............

[shametamer]

ya know spicers at houghton lake, sportfishermans center in muskegon, leaders marine in kazoo, also sell smokercraft..might b closer for you..ya go to leaders down the street is d and r sports you could pick up some autographed kevin van dam SPINNERBAITS!!!!:lol:

[wally-eye]

ya know spicers at houghton lake, sportfishermans center in muskegon, leaders marine in kazoo, also sell smokercraft..might b closer for you..ya go to leaders down the street is d and r sports you could pick up some autographed kevin van dam SPINNERBAITS!!!!:lol:


No thanks Bill, I'll leave all the KVD asskissing to Mikey.......:lol::evil:

Nothing but Hespertucky hand built spinnerbaits for me.......nothing better..:coolgleam

Sometime tomorrow I'm heading into Sportfishermans center to check out a few 07 and 08 Lunds that are still new and are leftovers.......some good deals to be had on them....

[fish-jt-hunt]

I just bought a DVD with many lakes though-out U.S. about 300 lakes in Michigan. It has lake contours & depths much like the chip for the GPS in my boat. Very nice, $ 20 dollars at Franks.

[sea nympho]

FREE contour maps & inland lake info:

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-30301_31431_32340---,00.html

http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/MRBIS/

[sfw1960]

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:lol:

ONLY $20 and you get to down load ONE free HD map....
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[waterfoul]

Wow... you guys really hijacked this guys thread!

And who is this Mikey guy you refer to? I know you're not talking about ME. My name is, and always has been Mike.

[Martinp22]

well i got a 16' tri-hull, so im thinkin that anchor bay and saginaw bay would be the best for me! Is it true in the bays, the waves dont pick up so much??? Once again thanx for everyone's responses

[sfw1960]

Thank you for ur responses!!!
Looks like he's asking for info.....

i kinda comitted us to fish one of those' case of the mondays' tourneys..... mikey needs the cash...

I'll leave all the KVD ***skissing to Mikey.......:lol::evil:

....

Wow... you guys really hijacked this guys thread!

And who is this Mikey guy you refer to? I know you're not talking about ME. My name is, and always has been Mike.
Not really...
You're name's not Mikey , just like mines not Krusty - RIGHT Mikey? :D

well i got a 16' tri-hull, so im thinkin that anchor bay and saginaw bay would be the best for me! Is it true in the bays, the waves dont pick up so much??? Once again thanx for everyone's responses
The Bay can get VICIOUS in a matter of minutes.
I remember being out about there 7-8 miles a few years ago with a few guys and it was dead calm (you could see the minnows just below the surface swimming) and within 5 minutes we were trying NOT to plunge the bow thru the waves that came fro "no where")
You will always need to be careful & fish according to conditions.
Seems like the Bay always claims at least one boat or life every year.
:fish2:

[waterfoul]

No... you look just like Krusty so you ARE Krusty. I don't look anything like that little kid from the Life cereal commercials... so I'm Mike.

Unless you're about a 5'8" tall, 110 lbs, blonde/brunette chick with a nice... um.... "set" you cannot call me Mikey!!! LOL!!!



As for the trihull... I'd stay pretty close to shore or protected waters. I have a trihull in the back yard that's seen some pretty sloppy stuff and it will break your back and jar every filling out of your head in rough water. Not to mention the shalacking your boat and equipment will take. Even my flat bottom Tracker rode better than my trihull. Just be CAREFUL!!! Not saying you can't use it for those bays... but be CAREFUL!!!

[shametamer]

No... you look just like Krusty so you ARE Krusty. I don't look anything like that little kid from the Life cereal commercials... so I'm Mike.

Unless you're about a 5'8" tall, 110 lbs, blonde/brunette chick with a nice... um.... "set" you cannot call me Mikey!!! LOL!!!



As for the trihull... I'd stay pretty close to shore or protected waters. I have a trihull in the back yard that's seen some pretty sloppy stuff and it will break your back and jar every filling out of your head in rough water. Not to mention the shalacking your boat and equipment will take. Even my flat bottom Tracker rode better than my trihull. Just be CAREFUL!!! Not saying you can't use it for those bays... but be CAREFUL!!!

http://www.tvacres.com/images/mikey_life1.jpggeez quit that SKIRT thinking, you'll end up like YPSI FLY or SCOTTY HOOVER, never to be heard from again and only rarely spotted being 'walked' by your master:yikes: sides you're too old to do any damage anyway:D stick with Dan and I we'll teach you how to enjoy those 'shirleys' all night long!!!!:corkysm55...........then WAKE UP!!!!!:evilsmile

[wally-eye]

No... you look just like Krusty so you ARE Krusty. I don't look anything like that little kid from the Life cereal commercials... so I'm Mike.

Unless you're about a 5'8" tall, 110 lbs, blonde/brunette chick with a nice... um.... "set" you cannot call me Mikey!!! LOL!!!



As for the trihull... I'd stay pretty close to shore or protected waters. I have a trihull in the back yard that's seen some pretty sloppy stuff and it will break your back and jar every filling out of your head in rough water. Not to mention the shalacking your boat and equipment will take. Even my flat bottom Tracker rode better than my trihull. Just be CAREFUL!!! Not saying you can't use it for those bays... but be CAREFUL!!!




Krusty McMikey............ummmm has a nice ring to it...........:lol::evil:

Bill I just about pulled the trigger on a new 2008 Lund 1675 Explorer Sport.....75 opti, HDS5 on console, 65 lb 24V minkota, hook up for my X67 on bow, onboard charger, swing tongue trailer, one sweet ride........now to talk to my banker.........:sad:

[LungBuster 21]

This spring is i am going to be buying a boat, and i have been looking up inland lakes here in Michigan to go fishing on. Ive been tryin to choose which lakes to try out first but im not sure where i should start. I read about Fletcher Pond, Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, Indian Lake, Mullet Lake, and Burt Lake! I live in Metro Detroit in Utica. I like to fish for Musky, Pike, Large and Smallmouth bass, and on occasion walleye. I was wondering if anyone has been to any of these lakes and how good the fishing is on them. Any info helps. Thank you for ur responses!!!

I do about 90% of my fishing on Higgins and it can produce some decent fish. Soon as the ice comes off you can troll for browns and rainbows along the dropp off pretty easily. Then once bass season opens up they have a good fishery for smallmouth. They are a blast to catch in shallow water and we just let them go for another day. Then during the summer months Lake Trout are the main target and there are some biggins in there (i have seen lakers in the 30 lb range come out of there). Let me know if you have any other questions on this lake and I can hopefully fill you in.

[shametamer]

Krusty McMikey............ummmm has a nice ring to it...........:lol::evil:

Bill I just about pulled the trigger on a new 2008 Lund 1675 Explorer Sport.....75 opti, HDS5 on console, 65 lb 24V minkota, hook up for my X67 on bow, onboard charger, swing tongue trailer, one sweet ride........now to talk to my banker.........:sad:

terrific!!!!!!!!!! where did you get from?......optis have good scat from the hole and nice for a 2 stroker..have you taken her for a test run?....2008 with that equip i'm guessing 20k.....is the boat in house? ..cool :D;)save me the gas of dragging mine across state!:evilsmile..can't wait to see your opinion vs. the tracker you had...eager to see the graph as well not seen the hd's on a boat yet

[UltimateOutdoorsman]

I just about pulled the trigger on a new 2008 Lund 1675 Explorer Sport.....75 opti, HDS5 on console, 65 lb 24V minkota, hook up for my X67 on bow, onboard charger, swing tongue trailer, one sweet ride........now to talk to my banker.........:sad:

Amen Dan! I just picked one up myself...

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=66&pictureid=7674

[wally-eye]

Well guys like I posted I "about" pulled the trigger. Well actually I was 3/4 thru buying it then got cold feet. Bill it's around 24k OTD with the 75 opti and additional equipment, its has a 50 4 stroke on it now that will have to be changed to the opti........its a new boat just an 08.......but I think Don is kind of high so I'm looking around.......and checking my checkbook:sad:.

http://www.sportfishermanscenter.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02287256X3K29K2009J5I18 I51JPMQ2877R0&veh=59653&pov=1130631

[fishinthed]

Keep an eye on the weather and there will be opportunities to fish Lake St. Clair, which is one of the best musky and smallmouth lakes on the planet, and excellent for pike, too. Walleye fishing's been better in Saginaw Bay, Lake Erie, and the Detroit and St. Clair rivers lately.

Anchor Bay should be OK when the wind's not too strong and there's a westerly component. The lake ain't too bad when you're not far from the upwind shore.

Dunno about inland lakes near Utica. Stony Creek lake has some bass, pike, and large crappies, but it's a very shallow lake. Not too many reports of big fish.

The best nearby inland lakes tend to be a bit to the west, in Oakland County. Some good bass and pike lakes, such as Kent Lake, Wolverine Lake, White Lake, etc. Kent Lake I can vouch for, and it has access out the wazoo.

Enjoy! :fish:

[shametamer]

Well guys like I posted I "about" pulled the trigger. Well actually I was 3/4 thru buying it then got cold feet. Bill it's around 24k OTD with the 75 opti and additional equipment, its has a 50 4 stroke on it now that will have to be changed to the opti........its a new boat just an 08.......but I think Don is kind of high so I'm looking around.......and checking my checkbook:sad:.

http://www.sportfishermanscenter.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=02287256X3K29K2009J5I18 I51JPMQ2877R0&veh=59653&pov=1130631

checking your checkbook?..sheesh whats in been 88/ 89/ since you opened it? dang i hope you know we use federal reserve notes now..NOT SILVER CERTIFICATES:evilsmile..sorry Dan my misinterpretation I read it as ABOUT TOpull the trigger...lol

[waterfoul]

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[wally-eye]

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Mike, I would if I was independently wealthy like you..........:lol:

Looking at my checkbook I'll probably end up getting a 8 ft jon boat w/electric trolling motor...and that might be a stretch......:rant:

[waterfoul]

Hey, I've got one of those 10' plastic bass tenders here in the store. Sale price $925. And you KNOW I can get you an electric motor and the battery to go with it!!

Stop on in and I'll hook you up!

[ed1054]

Wow... you guys really hijacked this guys thread!

And who is this Mikey guy you refer to? I know you're not talking about ME. My name is, and always has been Mike.

OK Mikey

[sfw1960]

OK Mikey

The HULK has spoken........Mikey!!
:lol: :lol: