Higgins Lake
Michigan · Roscommon
- 10,197 acres mapped (USGS NHD)
- 35.6 km shoreline
- County: Roscommon
- Shoreline outline: USGS NHD
The pin marks the middle of the water, for directions. The shoreline on the map comes from USGS NHD.
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Overview
Higgins Lake is a deep, clear glacial lake in Roscommon County, about 10,186 acres per Michigan DNR and the 10th largest lake in Michigan. DNR surveys put the maximum depth near 135 feet, and the lake is essentially the headwaters of the Muskegon River watershed. Higgins Lake is a Type E trout lake. DNR reports stocked lake trout and rainbow trout plus natural populations of lake whitefish and lake herring. Lake trout are the most abundant catch, and rock bass, yellow perch, smelt and northern pike are also present. Fishing is good in summer and winter. Shallow shoreline flats mean summer fishing is mostly by boat, usually trolling for lake trout and rainbows. North Higgins Lake State Park and a DNR boat access site provide access.
Regulations
Type E trout lake rules apply. See Inland Trout and Salmon Lake Regulations in the current Michigan Fishing Regulations: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/fishing
Stocking history
| Species | Qty | Size | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 20000 | 6.0 | 05-01-2026 |
| Brown Trout | 13579 | 18.73 | 04-16-2026 |
| Rainbow Trout | 14179 | 19.59 | 04-15-2026 |
| Brown Trout | 9921 | 18.27 | 04-15-2026 |
| Lake Trout | 31454 | 14.3 | 04-14-2026 |
| Rainbow Trout | 35366 | 12.9 | 10-30-2025 |
| Rainbow Trout | 8588 | 21.67 | 05-19-2025 |
| Rainbow Trout | 21897 | 19.33 | 04-15-2025 |
| Brown Trout | 24798 | 19.49, 18.88 | 04-14-2025 |
| Rainbow Trout | 4000 | 19.29 | 04-14-2025 |
| Lake Trout | 30799 | 14.1 | 04-08-2025 |
More in Roscommon
- Muskegon River (MI)
Michigan Department of Natural Resources