Elk Lake — Michigan Fishing
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Elk Lake

📍 Antrim County, Michigan

Deep, clear lake connected to Torch Lake. Excellent lake trout and smallmouth bass. Part of the Chain of Lakes.

7,793
Acres
197 ft
Max depth
5
Fish species
1
Boat launches
Public access

🐟 Fish Species

Species Population Best technique
Micropterus dolomieu
Excellent Tubes, drop shot, jigs near rocky points
Esox lucius
Good Spoons, large swimbaits, sucker minnows under a bobber
Ambloplites rupestris
Good Small jigs, spinners, crayfish imitations
Sander vitreus
Good Jigs with minnows, crawler harnesses, trolling crankbaits
Perca flavescens
Good Small jigs tipped with minnow or waxworm, small spinners, ice fishing with teardrops and waxworms

📋 DNR Stocking Records

No stocking records on file for this lake. This does not mean the lake is unstocked — check the Michigan DNR Stocking Database for the most current records.

📏 Fishing Regulations

No regulations on file. Check the Michigan DNR Fishing Guide for current rules.

Boat Launches

Elk Lake South DNR Access
📍 Elk Lake Rd, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Paved ramp Free 25 parking spots
Amenities: Dock
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