Iron Mountain, MI
Iron Mountain is located in the state’s Upper Peninsula. It was named for the valuable iron ore found in the vicinity. It’s a small city just over the Wisconsin border and this area is popular among people that enjoy the outdoors. Most of the lakes in the area are smaller lakes, so you can usually get out on the water even if the winds pick up. The Menominee River is famous for its excellent smallmouth bass fishing and the river runs through the town.
Iron River, MI
Iron River, Michigan is located just northeast of Eagle River, Wisconsin. The Iron River area doesn’t attract nearly as many people as in Eagle River, Wisconsin, but there are plenty of places to stay in Iron River and there are plenty of lakes that offer good fishing for walleye, northern pike, muskie, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and a variety of panfish.
Lake Gogebic
Lake Gogebic is located in the Upper Peninsula and it is Michigan’s largest inland lake. This lake is very popular for fishing, boating and camping. With over 13,000 acres of water, there is a lot of water here to fish, but with some good electronics and a fishing map, you should be able to narrow down some of the better fishing spots a lot faster. Lake Gogebic is known as a very good walleye and perch lake, but you can also target northern pike, smallmouth bass and whitefish.
Manistique Lakes, MI
The Manistique Lakes Area is a popular vacation destination in Michigan. With all the lakes here, there is plenty of outdoor recreation for you and your family here. The six major lakes are: North Manistique Lake at 1,722 acres; Big Manistique Lake at 10,130 acres; South Manistique Lake at 4,001 acres; Milakokia Lake at 1,956 acres; Lake Ann Louise at 311 acres; and Millecoquins Lake at 1,890 acres.
Watersmeet, MI
Land O’ Lakes & Watersmeet are located about 8.5 miles away from each other. You will find dozens of lakes in this part of Northern Wisconsin and Lower Michigan. There are a variety of accommodations nestled amidst the natural beauty of the lakes and forests here. There are so many lakes to fish to go along with some rivers and streams as well. In this area, the most popular lakes to fish are part of the famous Cisco Chain of Lakes, which are 15 interconnected lakes with over 270 miles of scenic shoreline.
