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Title: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: Trichards on Jan 30, 2018, 11:19 AM

     Hey guys, I am new to ice fishing for burbot. A buddy and I are looking for an inland lake in the Marquette area to target the lawyers. Anyone know a lake that has a population of them? Or maybe what type of lakes are likely to have a habitat for them?

I have done some research on them, I have been using glow lures, minnow heads, and fishing near dusk and into the night.

Any tips on lakes would be great!

Thanks,
   Trevor

Title: Re: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: Keweenaw on Jan 30, 2018, 01:23 PM

Lake Michigamme has em.

Title: Re: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: Chris Raymond on Jan 30, 2018, 01:50 PM

You're way better off just running down to the Bays de Noc and fishing for them there.  Much more abundant and larger in size. 
 

Title: Re: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: Trichards on Jan 30, 2018, 02:56 PM

Thanks, I am actually headed to the bay this week-end for eyes.
It feels wrong saying that I hope I catch some burbot while going for walleye!

Title: Re: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 30, 2018, 04:35 PM

Hey Brother!! Catch what is biting!! If I am Bluegill fishing, and get a perch. Sorry about your luck Mister Perch.

Title: Re: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: Teggs on Jan 31, 2018, 05:15 AM

I have caught them in lake michigamme, michigamme river, michigamme resivior, peavey pond, chicogoan, Petticoat lake, Beaufort lake (in 3lakes), And fish lake. All caught on accident while fishing walleye/pike. If you wanna go catch burbot in numbers then just hit lake superior. Any bay will work as long as its after dark and you will get quite a few all night long. They are spawning right nowish so theyre easy pickins Inland lakes have much smaller populations and getting good numbers is usually tough

Title: Re: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: Trichards on Jan 31, 2018, 11:18 AM

Wow! Thanks for the great response Teggs! I will hit the harbor here in Marquette some time.

Title: Re: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: Teggs on Feb 01, 2018, 05:26 AM

Just be carful The lower harbor hasn't froze over in marquette for 4 years now. But you can get them from boat and off the break walls when they are open. Good luck 👍🏼

Title: Re: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: srobocop on Feb 05, 2018, 11:08 AM

Munising Bay is a safer bet through the ice for the. Out in front of the Sunset motel after dark in about 30ft of water. Throw some cut bait on a pimple. Keep slamming bottom with it and hold on.

Title: Re: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: rademakertrevor on Jan 25, 2023, 10:32 AM

Quote from: Teggs on Jan 31, 2018, 05:15 AM

I have caught them in lake michigamme, michigamme river, michigamme resivior, peavey pond, chicogoan, Petticoat lake, Beaufort lake (in 3lakes), And fish lake. All caught on accident while fishing walleye/pike. If you wanna go catch burbot in numbers then just hit lake superior. Any bay will work as long as its after dark and you will get quite a few all night long. They are spawning right nowish so theyre easy pickins Inland lakes have much smaller populations and getting good numbers is usually tough

when you are referring to "fish lake" is there access to that lake during the winter or does it get plowed in? looking to park my truck and walk onto the ice to cish

Title: Re: In Search Of Burbot In Inland Lakes
Post by: The Fisher King on Feb 06, 2023, 07:09 AM

I know this is an old thread.

Witch lake on M-95 had burbot when I fished it back in 2005.

The parking lot was plowed and access was easy.

There were walleye in there too.