Guide To Fishing At Houghton Lake

AKA: Lake Houghton

The largest inland lake in the state, Houghton Lake is a 20,000-acre lake in the northeast part of the lower MI peninsula, at the town Houghton Lake. 30 miles of shoreline surround this fishing paradise offering camping and outdoor activities year round.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Take advantage of local fishing guides, marinas, parks, campgrounds, shopping and dining to enhance your vacation or fishing trip to Lake Houghton. Shoreline fishing from the bank in warm weather, or ice fishing in winter make this a great destination for fishing enthusiasts without a boat. One can also choose from a variety of rental boats, available at the lake. On calm days a canoe or kayak may be a good option, but when the wind blows larger family, pontoon or fishing boats are advisable. Anglers have many species to pursue as the lake has healthy populations of walleye, perch, bluegill, pike, sunfish, crappie and bass.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, bowfin and northern pike at Houghton Lake in Michigan.

Primary fish species residing in Houghton Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Houghton Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Be Water Rentals
Rentals: Canoes, kayaks and pontoon boats
989 459-1333

Brian's Lakeside Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
989 422-6720

HLM Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
989 387-4978

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

DNR Boat Launch Lakeview Park
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Town Line Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and tons of paved parking.

Houghton Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Old US Highway 27, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

North DNR Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Pub Fishing Site, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.