WikiCatchBurt Lake
Michigan, United States
- lake
- 10 species listed
- 45.4698, -84.6772
Burt Lake is a lake in Michigan, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Walleye, Yellow perch, Northern pike. The nearest other water we map in Michigan is Crooked River, 6.7 km away.
Species at Burt Lake
Map
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Nearby waters
- Crooked Riverriver6.7 km
- Lake Marinalake7.2 km
- Indian Riverriver7.6 km
- Maple Riverriver7.9 km
- Mullet Creekstream10 km
- Pickerel Lakelake11 km
- McPhee Creekstream11 km
- Berry Creekstream12 km
About Burt Lake
Tucked into Michigan, United States, Burt Lake is a lake 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 Burt Lake should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Walleye
Focus your efforts around dawn and dusk, as walleye are typically more active during these low-light periods; use a slow, deliberate retrieve, as walleye often prefer a subtle presentation.
- For Yellow perch
When perch are finicky, downsize your bait or lure and use lighter line to increase your chances of getting a bite. Focus on areas near weed beds or drop-offs as they often hold schools of perch.
- For Northern pike
Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Burt Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Burt Lake, 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.