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Lake Esau

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Michigan, United States

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Smallmouth bass

17 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Rock bass

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Walleye

22 in · 2 lb

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General info

Lake Esau is a lake located in Presque Isle County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, and Rock bass.

Location

45°18′48.3″N 83°28′1.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Esau, 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

Presque Isle Harbor

1.1 miles away

Posen

11.8 miles away

Alpena

16.6 miles away

Rogers City

18.4 miles away

Hillman

27.1 miles away

Millersburg

28.8 miles away

Hubbard Lake

35.0 miles away

Canada Creek Ranch

37.5 miles away

Atlanta

39.7 miles away

Tower

40.4 miles away

Harrisville

46.1 miles away

Lewiston

50.8 miles away

De Tour Village

51.4 miles away

Cheboygan

53.5 miles away

Wolverine

55.4 miles away

Mio

55.9 miles away

Indian River

56.6 miles away

Oscoda

61.7 miles away

Gaylord

62.5 miles away

Au Sable

62.7 miles away

Brutus

65.0 miles away

Ponshewaing

65.4 miles away

Pellston

65.9 miles away

Mackinac Island

67.5 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Esau fishing

📍 Where is Lake Esau located?
Lake Esau is a lake located in Presque Isle County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°18′48.3″N 83°28′1.7″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Esau is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Esau 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.
🐟 What species are in Lake Esau?
The most common species in Lake Esau are:
📢 What are the latest Lake Esau fishing reports?
The latest Lake Esau fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Esau?

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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