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Shorter Lake

Michigan, United States

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Shorter Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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General info

Shorter Lake is a lake located in Benzie County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Northern pike.

Location

44Β°46β€²12.1β€³N 85Β°49β€²45.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shorter Lake, MI

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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 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Shorter Lake fishing

Shorter Lake is a lake located in Benzie County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°46β€²12.1β€³N 85Β°49β€²45.1β€³W
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