Alcona Dam Pond
Michigan, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 44.5807, -83.8158
Alcona Dam Pond is a reservoir in Michigan, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Largemouth bass. The nearest other water we map in Michigan is Au Sable River, 729 m away.
Species at Alcona Dam Pond
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
See the rest of Alcona Dam Pond in the app
- • Hour-by-hour bite forecast for the species listed here
- • 7-day wind, pressure, temperature and solunar
- • The depth map with your live position on the water
- • Log catches and save the spot
Nearby waters
- Au Sable Riverriver729 m
- Sunny Lakelake3.5 km
- Smith Creekstream7.3 km
- Vaughn Lakelake8.3 km
- O'Brien Lakelake8.6 km
- Hunters Lakelake9.0 km
- North Lakelake9.2 km
- Stuart Lakepond10 km
About Alcona Dam Pond
Tucked into Michigan, United States, Alcona Dam Pond is a reservoir that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Alcona Dam Pond should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a reservoir like this down for a day.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Smallmouth bass
Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.
- For Northern pike
Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Alcona Dam Pond.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Alcona Dam Pond, make sure your licence covers Michigan, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official Michigan fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.