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Lake Besser

Michigan, United States

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Lake Besser fishing reports

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Saugeye

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Northern pike

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Lake Besser is a stream located in Alpena County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

45Β°04β€²9.6β€³N 83Β°27β€²30.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Besser, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Alpena

1.0 miles away

Bay City

104.4 miles away

Midland

106.9 miles away

Sault Ste. Marie

107.0 miles away

Traverse City

107.2 miles away

Cadillac

111.6 miles away

Saginaw

116.5 miles away

Mount Pleasant

120.8 miles away

Alma

130.9 miles away

Big Rapids

137.6 miles away

Lapeer

140.0 miles away

Flint

141.8 miles away

Burton

143.3 miles away

Owosso

147.6 miles away

Port Huron

152.8 miles away

Fenton

157.3 miles away

Ionia

165.3 miles away

Rochester

165.5 miles away

Auburn Hills

165.8 miles away

Haslett

166.8 miles away

Rochester Hills

166.8 miles away

Pontiac

167.4 miles away

New Baltimore

168.2 miles away

East Lansing

168.3 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Besser fishing

the Lake Besser is a stream located in Alpena County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
45Β°04β€²9.6β€³N 83Β°27β€²30.9β€³W
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