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South Manistique Lake
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for South Manistique Lake, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
3 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
Michigan also has statewide guidance
Michigan publishes rules that apply to lakes across the state — 34 recommendations covering 15 species — in addition to anything listed for South Manistique Lake below.
Strictest statewide rule: Common Carp — For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated PCB.
What's safe to eat from South Manistique Lake
Northern Pike
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30" | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Rock Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Walleye
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20" | General population | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Michigan's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | 24" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Muskellunge | 42" min | 1 | 06-01 – 03-15 | Same as open |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | 05-24 – 12-31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | 05-24 – 12-31 |
| Bluegill | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Yellow Perch | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Lake Trout | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Michigan — Michigan DNR
Getting on the water
- South Manistique Lake Boat Launch boat ramp 1.1 mi Directions
- Wolf Bay Boat Launch boat ramp 1.1 mi Directions
- Dunkles Landing Boat Launch boat ramp 1.3 mi Directions
- Curtis Boat Launch boat ramp 2.7 mi Directions
- Cooks Bay Boat Launch boat ramp 3.3 mi Directions
- Portage Township Park Boat Launch boat ramp 3.4 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.