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Smallmouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

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Pumpkinseed

8 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

21 in · 6 lb

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General info

Drum Lake is a lake located in Presque Isle County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Pumpkinseed.

Location

45°16′22″N 83°59′0.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Drum 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

Millersburg

5.7 miles away

Rogers City

12.7 miles away

Canada Creek Ranch

13.1 miles away

Posen

13.9 miles away

Hillman

15.0 miles away

Tower

16.3 miles away

Atlanta

20.5 miles away

Presque Isle Harbor

24.4 miles away

Alpena

29.8 miles away

Wolverine

30.2 miles away

Lewiston

31.5 miles away

Indian River

32.8 miles away

Cheboygan

34.6 miles away

Hubbard Lake

38.0 miles away

Gaylord

38.2 miles away

Ponshewaing

41.2 miles away

Brutus

41.6 miles away

Pellston

43.3 miles away

Conway

43.9 miles away

Boyne Falls

45.8 miles away

Levering

46.1 miles away

Walloon Lake

46.6 miles away

Carp Lake

47.3 miles away

Petoskey

49.2 miles away

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FAQ about Drum Lake fishing

Drum Lake is a lake located in Presque Isle County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°16′22″N 83°59′0.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Drum 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 Drum Lake are:
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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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