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In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula the walleye and northern pike season opens May 15 every year. Lake Gogebic is the biggest inland lake in the UP and one of its best walleye waters, with resorts, bait, boat launches and guides around the shore. Check the Michigan DNR fishing guide for limits and license details, and the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of ...
Lakeside garage sales all the way around Lake Gogebic, Saturday, June 12, 2027, 8 AM to 2 PM Central. Hosted by the Lake Gogebic Fireflies. Make a loop of the lake and stop wherever you see a sign.
The American Power Boat Association’s Stock, Modified and Junior Outboard National Championships on Sunday Lake in Wakefield, August 2 to 7, 2027, hosted by the Badger State Outboard Association. A full week of outboard racing about 30 minutes from Lake Gogebic. Details: bsoaracing.com
The Gogebic County Fair at the fairgrounds in Ironwood, Thursday through Sunday, August 5 to 8, 2027, the first full weekend in August. Livestock, exhibits, midway, grandstand events and fair food, about 45 minutes west of Lake Gogebic. Details: gogebiccountyfair.com
The Lake Gogebic Fireman’s Picnic at the West Shore Fire Station, Sunday, August 8, 2027, noon to 5 PM Central, the second Sunday in August. Food, raffles and games in support of the volunteer fire department, hosted with the Lake Gogebic Fireflies.
Plaidurday, the first Friday in October, Friday, October 1, 2027, in Ironwood. The city that claims the holiday wears its plaid and celebrates downtown, about 45 minutes west of Lake Gogebic. Details: City of Ironwood on Facebook
