Burt Lake
A large northern Michigan lake on the Inland Waterway. It's known for walleye, smallmouth bass and big northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge Burt L. on special 46 in minimum size list (Cheboygan Co.) | 46 in | 1 / year |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Young's Bait & Party Store2.6 mi7399 South US-31 Highway, Alanson(231) 548-5286Directions ↗
- Pat & Gary's Party StoreNearby3758 South Straits Highway, Indian River(231) 238-6776Directions ↗
- KatFisher Bait & Tackle8.4 mi9872 North Straits Highway, Cheboygan(231) 420-6024Directions ↗
Local tips
- Burt Lake State Park has a launch and campground.
- The Inland Waterway connects to Mullett Lake and Crooked Lake.
- Clear water. Use light line.
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.