Went there with a half-dozen other guys for a week of fishing in early August. We were trolling with bouncers and crawler harnesses, jigging, casting with slip bobbers, each of us with 2 or 3 lines over 3 boats. ~8 hours each day.
Caught about a northern per person, couple small walleyes, a perch. Some other random unremarkable stuff, and certainly not enough to get a fish fry we were hoping for.
We search most of the southern part of the lake over the week, and also made one excursion to the northern part hoping for more action. There were often 3-6 other boats around us, and nobody was catching anything.
So, for fishing, this place isn't great. The amenities were alright, the scenery beautiful, but we ended up frying some...
Read moreLargest lake in the UP. Good for bass, walleye, and has some big panfish. The lake is very long so getting around takes time. The Hoop and Haller at the north end of the lake is a cool spot to dock up at for food and drinks. There are many resort options to choose from. The lake is peaceful and quiet. I would not suggest this lake for swimming and water sports due to its...
Read moreGreat place for R&R. Decent sized lake and not terribly busy. Wish I could comment on the fishing, but there are many "family day trips" within an hour or two of the lake that are worth the drive. I heard the fishing on Gogebic is quite good and next time I'll find...
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