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Otter Lake Dam Boat Ramp

Sturgeon River · Baraga, Houghton County

Otter Lake Dam is a trailer boat ramp on Sturgeon River in Baraga, Michigan, with a fee or pass required, 4 trailer parking spaces and restrooms. It is managed by Baraga State Park.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fees
Annual pass: $15 (Michigan Recreation Passport, Michigan vehicles, bought with plate renewal. Out-of-state vehicles $42 a year or $12 a day)
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Hours
Open 24 hours
Nearest town
13 mi from Houghton

Managed by Baraga State Park · Website

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Fish in Sturgeon River (Houghton County)

Also recorded:

Michigan state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Northern Pike39 lb1961Dodge Lake
Walleye17 lb 3 oz1951Pine River
Largemouth Bass11 lb 15 oz1934Big Pine Island Lake
Smallmouth Bass10 lb2016Indian River
Pink Salmon8 lb 9 oz1987Carp River
Black Crappie4 lb 2 oz1947Lincoln Lake
Brown Bullhead3 lb 12 oz2014Alcona Dam Pond
Yellow Perch3 lb 12 oz1947Lake Independence
Rock Bass3 lb 10 oz1965Holloway Reservoir
Bluegill2 lb 12 oz1983Vaughn Lake

From official Michigan record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Michigan

Michigan boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Michigan agency pages.

All 4 ramps on Sturgeon River (Houghton County) · All ramps in Houghton County

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and OpenStreetMap.