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Traverse County fishing lakes
Traverse County has 2 surveyed lakes, and Traverse Lake is the larger at 10,849 acres. It grades A+ for walleye and A+ for yellow perch. Both lakes have DNR stocking records.
A Guide lake has a full page with a depth map, DNR survey data, top spots and stocking history. A Survey lake has the survey data and stocking history but no depth map, because the DNR has not published one. The rest open in the live map.
| Lake | Fish | Acres | Max depth | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse Lake Guide | Walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth, Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Rock bass, Catfish, White bass | 10,849 | 12 ft | 2025 |
| Mud Lake Survey | Walleye, Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Rock bass, Catfish, White bass | 2,449 | 6.5 ft | 2015 |
Quick answers
Fishing in Traverse County
What is the best fishing lake in Traverse County?
Traverse Lake grades A+ for walleye, the highest grade in Traverse County on this site. Grades are based on DNR survey catch rates, fish size and trophy history.
How many fishing lakes are in Traverse County?
The DNR has surveyed 2 lakes in Traverse County, about 13,297 acres of water in all. 1 of them has a full guide page here.
What fish can you catch in Traverse County?
DNR surveys have found walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass, channel catfish and white bass in Traverse County lakes.
Which lake in Traverse County is deepest?
Traverse Lake, at 12 feet.
Are lakes in Traverse County stocked?
Yes. The DNR has stocking records for all 2 of the county's surveyed lakes. If a lake has a page here, it lists what the DNR stocked and when.
Featured guide spot
Your guide service here
Featured spots are bought one lake at a time. Sponsor a lake in this county and your listing runs here too, shared evenly with any other sponsor in the county. Free through December 31, 2026.
Then $20 a month from January. Cancel any time.
Survey years in grey are more than 20 years old. Surveys that old do not count toward grades.