Status of the Fishery Report for Lake Bellaire, Antrim County

Abstract

Fish run up the Intermediate River (the inlet) for spawning purposes, but a dam located approximately 1 mile upstream in Bellaire prevents further upstream migration. The Grass River (the outlet) permits movement of fish through four downstream lakes (Clam, Torch, Skegemog, and Elk). A dam located at the outlet of Elk Lake prevents movement of fish into the system from Grand Traverse Bay.