Lake Skegemog

Lake Skegemog fishing

Fishing at Lake Skegemog is on a natural lake, stocked with Muskellunge. It is stocked 2 times in 2023, most often in November. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

November 8, 2023

Plants on record

2

Since 2023

Species recorded

1

Surface acres

2,768.3

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

A natural lake at the tripoint of Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Kalkaska counties, part of the Elk River Chain of Lakes. A DNR-listed boating access site (2 launch lanes, 1 pier, a vault toilet) serves it; a Recreation Passport is required.

Sources: access , facilities , water_type , photos , access.fee , fishing_notes , watch_outs

How Lake Skegemog is stocked

About 0.9 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 8 lakes in Grand Traverse County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Elk Lake (4.2 mi), Guernsey Lake (6.9 mi), and Torch Lake (10.8 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish at Lake Skegemog

Fishing Lake Skegemog is most likely to be for Muskellunge. All 2 plants on record are Muskellunge.

Muskellunge 2 plants
Plants
2 of 2
Last stocked
November 8, 2023

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Fishing Lake Skegemog

Lake Skegemog is home to many species of wild fish, including muskellunge, walleye, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rock bass, northern pike, yellow perch, and crappie. The lake contains many stumps and logs, which provide a nice living area for many species of fish.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that the lake contains many stumps and logs. These features provide a nice living area for many species of fish, but they can also create potential navigation or snagging hazards.

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 8, 2023 Muskellunge 1,683 report
November 1, 2023 Muskellunge 816 report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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