Fishing in
Chippewa County
Chippewa County, Michigan has 328 named fishable waters, 10 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
203 waters
Waters in Chippewa County
- Saint Marys Riverstream18× stocked
- Tahquamenon Riverstream4× stocked
- Caribou Lakelake3× stocked
- Frenchman Lakelake2× stocked
- High Banks Lakelake2× stocked
- Dukes Lakelake2× stocked
- Naomikong Lakelake2× stocked
- Naomikong Pondlake2× stocked
- Pendills Creekstream2× stocked
- Potagannissing Baybay2× stocked
- Trout Lakelake567 ac
- Hulbert Lakelake562 ac
- Sheephead Lakelake511 ac
- First Lakelake463 ac
- Big Trout Lakelake304 ac
- Shelldrake Lakereservoir273 ac
- Bass Lakelake267 ac
- Piatt Lakelake252 ac
- Fourth Lakelake252 ac
- Pats Lakelake232 ac
- Dickenson Lakelake221 ac
- Pendills Lakelake217 ac
- Second Lakelake212 ac
- Monocle Lakelake172 ac
- Dry Lakelake166 ac
- Carlton Lakelake162 ac
- Wegwaas Lakelake147 ac
- McNearney Lakelake122 ac
- Baileys Lakelake122 ac
- Marl Lakelake122 ac
298 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Walleye5 waters
- Rainbow Trout4 waters
- Brook Trout2 waters
- Brown Trout2 waters
- Atlantic Salmon1 waters
- Lake Whitefish1 waters
Latest stockings
- Caribou LakeWalleyeJul 2, 2026
- Frenchman LakeWalleyeJun 10, 2026
- Caribou LakeWalleyeJun 10, 2026
- Saint Marys RiverAtlantic SalmonJun 4, 2026
- Pendills CreekRainbow TroutJun 4, 2026
- Saint Marys RiverAtlantic SalmonJun 3, 2026
- Saint Marys RiverAtlantic SalmonJun 3, 2026
- Saint Marys RiverAtlantic SalmonJun 3, 2026
- Saint Marys RiverRainbow TroutMay 13, 2026
- Naomikong PondBrook TroutMay 12, 2026
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Chippewa County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Chippewa County, Michigan?+
Chippewa County has 328 named fishable waters, 10 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Chippewa County?+
Waters in Chippewa County hold walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Chippewa County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.