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Walleye

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Channel catfish

23 in · 7 lb

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Walleye

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Muskellunge

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General info

Big African Lake is a lake located in Gogebic County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Channel catfish, and Muskellunge.

Location

46°14′58.4″N 89°23′49.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Big African Lake, 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.

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Cities nearby

Watersmeet

10.1 miles away

Boulder Junction

15.3 miles away

Marenisco

17.3 miles away

Sayner

19.0 miles away

Ewen

20.3 miles away

Eagle River

23.4 miles away

Lake Gogebic

24.7 miles away

Woodruff

28.3 miles away

Minocqua

29.5 miles away

Lac du Flambeau

30.9 miles away

Lake Tomahawk

31.6 miles away

Mercer

31.9 miles away

Three Lakes

32.6 miles away

White Pine

35.0 miles away

Iron River

37.7 miles away

Mass City

38.4 miles away

Ironwood

38.6 miles away

Rhinelander

42.4 miles away

Amasa

44.9 miles away

Covington

44.9 miles away

Argonne

47.9 miles away

Newald

48.6 miles away

Alpha

50.8 miles away

L'Anse

57.0 miles away

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FAQ about Big African Lake fishing

Big African Lake is a lake located in Gogebic County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°14′58.4″N 89°23′49.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Big African Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Big African Lake are:
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Muskellunge - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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