Onaway Lake — Michigan Fishing
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Onaway Lake

📍 Presque Isle County, Michigan

Known as the muskellunge capital of Michigan. Shallow, weedy structure ideal for muskie. Also holds excellent walleye.

2,500
Acres
36 ft
Max depth
4
Fish species
2
Boat launches
Public access

🐟 Fish Species

Species Population Best technique
Esox masquinongy
Muskie capital of Michigan ÔÇö must-fish
Excellent Large bucktails, jerkbaits, topwater gliders, sucker minnows ÔÇö always finish with a figure-8 boatside
Sander vitreus
Excellent Jigs with minnows, crawler harnesses, trolling crankbaits
Perca flavescens
Good Small jigs tipped with minnow or waxworm, small spinners, ice fishing with teardrops and waxworms
Esox lucius
Fair Spoons, large swimbaits, sucker minnows under a bobber

📋 DNR Stocking Records

No stocking records on file for this lake. This does not mean the lake is unstocked — check the Michigan DNR Stocking Database for the most current records.

📏 Fishing Regulations

No regulations on file. Check the Michigan DNR Fishing Guide for current rules.

Boat Launches

Onaway City Launch
📍 N M-211, Onaway, MI 49765
Paved ramp Free 25 parking spots
Amenities: Restrooms, dock
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Onaway State Park Launch
📍 3622 N M-211, Onaway, MI 49765
Paved ramp Fee: State park pass or day fee 50 parking spots
Amenities: Restrooms, camping, fish cleaning station
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