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Using the Lake Gogebic area as your hub for snowmobiling is the perfect idea. Within our 151 miles of groomed trails and adjacent areas there is spectacular scenery to enjoy.

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Did you know Lake Gogebic is a prime location for fishing no matter the season? Learn more about ice fishing and the current conditions.

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Welcome to Lake Gogebic


Welcome to the Lake Gogebic area in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula! This stunning region is nestled among pristine forests, crystal-clear waters, and offers Michigan’s largest inland lake, Lake Gogebic, as its centerpiece. Visitors flock to the area year-round to enjoy fishing, boating, snowmobiling, hiking, camping, and more. Whether you’re seeking adventure on the trails, quiet moments by the lakeshore, or a winter wonderland, Lake Gogebic provides the perfect escape into nature. There are no admission fees, and the area is open for adventure in every season!

A Little About the Lake


The largest inland lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Lake Gogebic is located in the million-acre Ottawa National Forest. It covers 13,380 surface acres with 36 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 38 feet with an average depth of 17.5 feet The lake runs between Hwy M28 on the north shore and US 2 on the south end, connected by M 64 on the west side, and straddles Gogebic and Ontonagon counties and the eastern and central time zones. Lake length-14.29 miles, width 2.485 miles. Nearest towns are Bergland on the north and Marenisco near the south end.

Primary inflows are Merriwether River and Slate River, primary outflow is the West Branch of the Ontonagon River.

Lake Gogebic boasts healthy populations of walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and whitefish, and is productive year round to boat and shore anglers in spring, summer and fall, and ice fishing during winter when snowmobiles and ORVs are used to traverse the ice. Several resorts and lodges on the lake sponsor popular summer as well as winter ice fishing tournaments with purses that attract anglers from throughout the U.P. and northern Wisconsin.

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Recent News


Browse some of Lake Gogebic’s past blog posts about what's new in the area.

Welcome New Member – General Insurance Agency

ORV Trails

On Lake Gogebic – Feb 14, 2024

Monthly Fishing Report – Period 4 Summary 2023

45th Annual Fall Walleye Tournament Results

    Ice on Lake Gogebic

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