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It's All About the Fish...
For all of you fishing enthusiasts out there...
where to find the fish on the Whitefish Chain, and all about the
lakes. Below you will find the following: where to find the most
sought after fish on the Whitefish Chain, a chart detailing individual
lakes, and information on access to the Chain. You've got all the
details you need, now get your bait and gear and get out there!
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Walleye: High concentration during early
spring due to spawning, near the Pine River inlet on Upper Whitefish
Lake. In the summer, Walleye are most likely to be found on long
mid-lake bars, sunken islands and deep weed edges. In the fall,
look for them in Lower Whitefish and Cross lakes.
Northern Pike: Abundant throughout the
chain, mostly in weed beds and shallower waters.
Largemouth Bass: There is better luck
finding this fish in the smaller lakes. Look for weed growth and
woody cover for prime areas.
Pan Fish: Crappie, Bluegill and Pumpkinseed
fishing is abundant throughout the chain. Weedy bays and channels
are popular spots to look for them in spring and summer. After mid-summer,
look in deeper areas.
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Lake
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Size
and Depth
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Primary
&
Secondary
Fishing
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Shoreline
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Vegetation
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Arrowhead
Lake
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308
Acres,
13 feet
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Northern
Pike, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Cisco, Whitefish.
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Mostly
upland and moderately developed.
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Heavy
densities of pondweed and milfoil are present.
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Lower Hay Lake
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685
Acres, 100 feet
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Northern
Pike, Walleye, Bluegill. Some Largemouth Bass and Perch.
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Mainly
upland and heavily developed.
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Abundant
along the shoreline, primarily pondweed, coontail, and milfoil.
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Bertha Lake
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334
Acres,
64 feet
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Northern
Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. Some Walleye, Perch, Bullhead,
and Rock Bass.
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Largely
upland and developed.
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Submerged
vegetation is abundant along the shoreline.
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Clamshell Lake
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189
Acres,
44 feet
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Northern
Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. Some Walleye, Perch, and Pumpkinseed.
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Upland
with heavy residential development.
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Dense
growths of pondweed are present throughout.
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Upper Whitefish
Lake
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3,161
Acres,
86 feet
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Northern
Pike, Walleye, Bluegill. Some Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Rock
Bass. |
Mostly
upland with several wetland areas. |
Fairly
abundant with several areas of significant growth.
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Middle Whitefish
Lake
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1,828
Acres,
68 feet
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Northern
Pike, Walleye, some Bluegill, Rock Bass and Largemouth Bass.
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Entirely
upland, with moderate development.
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Pondweed
and milfoil are present along the shoreline, and under water
points.
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Lower Whitefish
Lake
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2,190
Acres,
138 feet
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Northern
Pike, Walleye, Perch. Some Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Cisco.
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Primarily
upland, and entirely developed.
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Submergent
species are common in the shallow shoreline zones.
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Pig Lake
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191
Acres,
56 feet
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Northern
Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. Some Perch.
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Primarily
upland.
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Abundant
along the shoreline and in shallow bays.
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Big Trout Lake
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1,418
Acres, 128 feet
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Northern
Pike, Lake Trout, Cisco, Whitefish. Some Walleye, Perch, and
Bass.
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Mostly
upland and developed.
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Limited
pondweed, milfoil, and bulrush are present.
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Island Lake/Loon
Lake
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221
Acres, 52 feet
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Northern
Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. Some Walleye, Pumpkinseed and
Rock Bass.
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Upland
with moderate development.
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Heavy
shoreline vegetation.
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Rush Lake/Hen Lake
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891
Acres, 105 feet
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Northern
Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. Some Walleye and Bullhead.
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Entirely
upland.
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Abundant
weed cover is available along the shoreline and in shallow bays.
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Cross Lake
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1,751
Acres, 84 feet
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Northern
Pike, Walleye, Bluegill. Some Largemouth Bass and Perch.
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Mainly
upland.
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Submergent
varieties are common.
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Daggett Lake
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225
Acres, 23 feet
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Northern
Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. Some Walleye and Rock Bass.
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Mostly
upland.
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Submergent
varieties are scarce, but submergents are abundant to ten feet.
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Little Pine Lake
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387
Acres, 36 feet
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Northern
Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. Some Rock Bass and Crappie. |
Upland
with some bog/wetlands areas. |
Wild
rice is present at the inlet. Pondweed and milfoil are abundant
along the shoreline. |
Access: Show Me
the Way to Get on the Chain!
Cross Lake Recreation Area: Located on
the east side of Cross Lake, within the Army Corps of Engineers.
There is a concrete ramp with a launching pier and large parking
area.
Cross Lake Public Access: On the southwest
end of Cross Lake: from County Road 16, go south on West Shore Drive.
There is a paved ramp and a loading pier.
Big Trout Lake Public Access: On the east
side of Big Trout Lake, adjacent to Highway 6. Fitted with a concrete
slab landing.
Clamshell Lake Site Public Use Area: On
the north side of Clamshell Lake, from County Road 16, turn north.
A paved ramp is provided and some parking.
Bertha Boatworks: On the southeast side
of Bertha Lake, off of County Road 16. A concrete ramp is provided.
A launching fee is charged.
Lower Hay Lake Public Access: On the south
side of Lower Hay Lake, north from County Road 16. Furnished with
two paved ramps and a large gravel parking lot.
South Delta Bay Public Water Access: On
the west end of the chain, follow County Road 15 north from Highway
371. There is a concrete ramp, loading pier and parking.
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