Houghton Lake
Roscommon County · Michigan
Michigan's largest inland lake and the undisputed king of winter ice fishing. Shallow, fertile, and weedy, Houghton produces outstanding walleye, pike, bluegill, and perch - especially through the ice. Tip-Up Town USA in January draws thousands.
Water Info
- Surface Acres
- 20,044
- Max Depth
- 22 ft
- Type
- inland lake
Special Regulations
Statewide walleye regulations (15-inch minimum, 5 daily).
Species Present
Access Points (5)
- Denton Township Parkboat launchBoat Ramp Parking
- Houghton Lake Eastboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock Restroom
- Houghton Lake SFCGboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Restroom
- Houghton Lake Southboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock Restroom Accessible
- Houghton Lake Westboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock Restroom Accessible
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