If fishing is your favorite pastime, then this is the place for you! Ogemaw County is home to many terrific trout streams, panfish lakes (be sure to ask for our Fishing and Canoeing Guide). Department of Natural Resources (DNR) access sites to streams and lakes in the county are available at many locations throughout Ogemaw County. Whatever you are looking for whether it is trout or panfish, we have a spot just for you.
You will also find many bait shops and sporting good stores that have excellent information available. They will assist you in finding lake access sites. The county has many lakes that provide a wide variety of fishing experiences.
Bass, Bullheads, Crappie, Pan FIsh, Perch, Pike, Walleye
Clear Lake
Foster
171
49
Yes
Gravel, Marl, Organic Sand
Bass, Crappie, Pan Fish,
Perch, Pike, Walleye
George Lake
Hill
186
90
Yes
Gravel, Pulpy
Peat Sand
Bass, Bullheads, Pike, Crappie,
Musky,
Pan Fish, Perch, Walleye
Hardwood Lake
Mill
172
35
Yes
Detritus, Gravel,
Pulpy
Peat Sand
Bass, Bullheads, Crappie, Pan Fish,
Perch, Pike
Lake George
Edwards / Horton
89
48
Yes
Marl, Nodules,
Pulpy Peat Sand
Bullheads, Bass, Pan Fish, Perch,
Pike, Rainbow Trout, Suckers
Peach Lake
West Branch
208
70
Yes
Marl, Pulpy
Peat Sand
Bass, Crappie, Pan Fish, Perch,
Pike, Walleye
Rifle Lake
Hill
183
70
Yes
Gravel, Pulpy
Peat Sand
Bass, Crappie, Pan Fish, Perch,
Pike, Walleye
Sage Lake
Hill
785
80
Yes
Fibrous Peat,
Gravel, Marl, Pulpy Peat Sand
Bass, Bullheads, Bowfish, Crappie,
Pan Fish, Perch, Pike
Fishing On The Rifle River - West Branch
The Rifle provides fair to good brown trout fishing during the spring until about the last week of June, and again from about Labor Day until the end of the trout season. At these times, spin casting with hardware and streamer fly-fishing are productive methods. The slack fishing period which occurs during the summer appears to be the result of high water temperatures coupled with low stream flow.
Ice Fishing - West Branch
Ogemaw County is just loaded with lakes no matter which direction you look. Be sure to bring fishing gear, auger, warm clothing, waterproof boots, hand warmers, warm drinks, snacks, ice spikes, compass.
Bait Shops
Clear Lake Party Store
2224 Clear Lake Rd.
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 345-5193
Dean’s Live Bait & Tackle
2260 M-30
Alger, MI 48610
(989) 345-3159
J&P Sporting Goods
3275 W. M-76
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 345-3744
McGregor’s Country Store
3980 Henderson Lake Rd.
Prescott, MI 48756
(989) 873-3863
Parkview Acres
2575
E. Rose City Road
Lupton 48635
(989) 473-3555
