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Fishing Ponds in Michigan

Great Lakes salmon, Lake St. Clair smallmouth, and inland walleye lakes. 51 venues listed across Isabella County, Antrim County, Mecosta County, with strong stocks of steelhead, salmon, species=brown trout.

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51 Michigan venues plotted · click any pin for details

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  • Alba Rd Access

    Charlevoix County

    Alba Rd Access is a simple roadside river access in Charlevoix County in northern Michigan, holding brown trout, rainbow trout, steelhead and salmon. The mix of resident trout and migratory fish means it changes character through the year — steady trout water in summer, with salmon and steelhead runs in their seasons. No facilities are recorded, so come self-sufficient.

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    Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Pacific ocean mixed salmon
    Open in Google Maps45.1226, -85.1219

  • Angler's Bend

    Calhoun County

    Open in Google Maps42.2742, -85.0817

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  • Rockey Boating Access Site

    Lake County

    Website
    Open in Google Maps43.9247, -85.8029

  • Roger's Bridge Access

    Charlevoix County

    Roger's Bridge Access in Charlevoix County, Michigan is river access holding brown trout year-round, with steelhead and salmon running through in their seasons. The shorter species list compared with nearby accesses points to migratory fish being the main event here. It's an undeveloped site with no recorded facilities — waders, a small pack and self-sufficiency are the order of the day.

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    Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Pacific ocean mixed salmon
    Open in Google Maps45.1327, -85.1239

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Fishing in Michigan: FAQ

Michigan has 51 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Isabella County, Antrim County, Mecosta County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are steelhead, salmon, species=brown trout. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Michigan venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly — open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.

Yes — anglers fishing in Michigan need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Michigan Department of Fish & Wildlife (or equivalent state agency); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Check the state F&W website for current pricing and exemptions.

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