Fishing in
Benzie County
Benzie County, Michigan has 83 named fishable waters, 4 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
67 waters
Waters in Benzie County
- Platte Riverstream24× stocked
- Betsie Riverstream13× stocked
- Upper Herring Lakelake1× stocked
- Lower Herring Lakelake1× stocked
- Crystal Lakelake9,875 ac
- Platte Lakelake2,533 ac
- Little Platte Lakelake897 ac
- Lake Annlake501 ac
- Long Lakelake327 ac
- Pearl Lakelake303 ac
- Betsie Lakelake239 ac
- Grass Lakelake141 ac
- Rush Lakelake119 ac
- Loon Lakelake94 ac
- Otter Lakelake64 ac
- Lake Viewlake55 ac
- Mud Lakelake54 ac
- Sanford Lake (historical)lake53 ac
- Bronson Lakelake45 ac
- Turtle Lakelake41 ac
- Stevens Lakelake41 ac
- Herendeene Lakelake39 ac
- Mud Lakelake34 ac
- Upper Woodcock Lakelake34 ac
- Garey Lakelake29 ac
- Bass Lakelake27 ac
- Lower Woodcock Lakelake22 ac
- Shorter Lakelake22 ac
- Brooks Lakelake21 ac
- Sweet Lakelake20 ac
53 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout2 waters
- Walleye2 waters
- Brown Trout1 waters
- Coho Salmon1 waters
Latest stockings
- Betsie RiverBrown TroutMay 14, 2026
- Betsie RiverBrown TroutMay 14, 2026
- Betsie RiverBrown TroutMay 14, 2026
- Platte RiverCoho SalmonMay 6, 2026
- Platte RiverCoho SalmonApr 30, 2026
- Platte RiverCoho SalmonApr 30, 2026
- Platte RiverCoho SalmonApr 28, 2026
- Platte RiverCoho SalmonApr 28, 2026
- Platte RiverCoho SalmonApr 27, 2026
- Platte RiverCoho SalmonApr 27, 2026
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Benzie County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Benzie County, Michigan?+
Benzie County has 83 named fishable waters, 4 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Benzie County?+
Waters in Benzie County hold rainbow trout, walleye, brown trout and coho salmon. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Benzie County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.