Lake Independence

Lake Independence is a fishing water in Marquette County, Michigan (Lake Superior management unit).

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🐟 Fish Species

Species	Population	Best technique
Northern Pike Esox lucius	Good	Spoons, large swimbaits, sucker minnows under a bobber
Rock Bass Ambloplites rupestris	Good	Small jigs, spinners, crayfish imitations
Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu	Good	Tubes, drop shot, jigs near rocky points
Walleye Sander vitreus	Good	Jigs with minnows, crawler harnesses, trolling crankbaits
Yellow Perch Perca flavescens	Good	Small jigs tipped with minnow or waxworm, small spinners, ice fishing with teardrops and waxworms

Date	Species	Quantity	Size	Notes
Jun 29, 2022	Walleye	11,240	1.6"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 5, 2013	Walleye	9,715	2.1"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 8, 2004	Walleye	15,000	1.7"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 13, 1999	Walleye	44,875	2.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Nov 7, 1998	Black Crappie	5,300	2.4"	Imported from DNR CSV
Nov 7, 1998	Bluegill	6,000	2.8"	Imported from DNR CSV
Nov 7, 1998	Walleye	1,000	5.9"	Imported from DNR CSV
Aug 31, 1994	Walleye	4,800	3.7"	Imported from DNR CSV
Aug 23, 1994	Walleye	7,700	3.7"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 15, 1994	Walleye	932	1.9"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 14, 1994	Walleye	6,343	1.9"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 14, 1994	Walleye	12,743	2.6"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 13, 1994	Walleye	18,227	1.9"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 13, 1994	Walleye	13,000	2.6"	Imported from DNR CSV
May 9, 1991	Northern Pike	22	33.0"	Imported from DNR CSV

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

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

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