Grand Lake is a challenging lake to fish. The lake is large so be sure to have a plan in place before heading out on the water. Reeds, rocks, and a number of small islands within the lake make for excellent fish habitat. Smallmouth bass are plentiful. Trophy size pike are known to come out of the lake.
Grand Lake
Grand Lake from above, courtesy Brooks Van Aken.
Size: 5,660 acres
Maximum Depth(s): 20 ft.
Species: black crappie, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bullhead catfish, common carp, common shiner, largemouth bass, logperch, longnose gar, Northern pike, pumpkinseed sunfish, rainbow trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch
Access Ramps:
Ramp 1) Southeast shore off East Grand Lake Road. Hard surface with ample parking.
Ramp 2) Lower west shore off US-23. Gravel ramp with small parking lot.
Ramp 3) Upper west shore off US-23. Gravel ramp with small parking lot.
Ramp 4) North shore off US-23. Hard surface with parking for about a dozen vehicles.
Nearest location(s) for gas:
Seymours Grocery
8943 U.S.-23, Alpena, MI 49707
Phone (989) 595-6714
Birch Hill Grocery
8121 E Grand Lake Rd, Presque Isle, MI 49777
Phone (989) 595-6595
Nearest location(s) for supplies:
Birch Hill Grocery
8121 E Grand Lake Rd, Presque Isle, MI 49777
Phone (989) 595-6595
Portage Store & Deli
5472 E. Grand Lake Rd., Presque Isle, MI 49777
Phone (989)595-5095