Stannard Rock Fishing— Stannard Rock Reef

Stannard Rock Reef is about 1 square mile in size. That is where the depths of water are such that a vessel could strike bottom in a storm . This is why the lighthouse was built here in 1881. The actual fishing area or the top part of the underwater mountain range extends about 5 miles long and 1 mile wide on a northeasterly/southwesterly track.
Just north east of the lighthouse and just north of Stannard Rock the water is only 2 feet deep in places and you should use extreme caution. Stannard Rock actually protrudes about 4 feet above the surface of the lake. Best areas to fish are the 18 foot reef just to the west of the lighthouse, and south and east of the lighthouse. These are the best casting areas especially in July with a bug hatch going on. You can also proceed to the northeast of the lighthouse on approximately a 45 degree heading and the bottom will gently slope down to roughly 140 feet in about 2 miles. In this area there are some banks and canyons that extend out another 2-3 miles where some come up to 50 feet or so. On the east and west banks of this ridge are good places for large fish. All throughout this area is good jigging. Just find some fish on your depth finder, get over them and drop your lines. At the furthest point of the reef you are about 42 nautical or almost 50 statute miles from Marquette Harbor. This makes for a 100 mile trip. Make sure you have the fuel.

Location	Depth	GPSCordinates
West of Lighthouse	24'	N 47.10.957 W 087.14.48
West of Lighthouse	60'	N 47.10.955 W 087.14.24
Northeast of Lighthouse	90'	N47.12.11 W087.12.07
Northeast of Lighthouse	120'	N47.12.69 W087.12.20
Far northeast Reef	47'	N47.14.87 W087.09.97