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SECTOR: MONTMORENCY COUNTY

Ess Lake

// TACTICAL SUMMARY

Situated in MONTMORENCY County, Ess Lake serves as a primary target for inland water navigation and recreational angling. This body of water is classified as a 1308-acre freshwater environment. The lake reaches a maximum depth of 51 feet. Understanding this specific underwater topography is critical for successful deployment in these waters.

// LIVE ATMOSPHERICS & WIND

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// HISTORICAL DNR STOCKING (LAST 5 YEARS)

  • Walleye: 21,280 dropped

// ANGLING & BIOMETRICS

Based on hydrographic characteristics, depth profiles, and regional data, anglers targeting this sector frequently encounter Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch. Utilizing the official depth chart allows for the precise location of drop-offs, submerged structural anomalies, and deep-water holding areas where these species typically congregate.

// RECONNAISSANCE PROTOCOL

Before deploying to Ess Lake, review the official hydrographic survey provided below. Operators are advised to cross-reference this bathymetry data with live satellite recon and local weather conditions. Structural hazards may fluctuate and may not be fully represented on legacy contour maps.

STATUS: VERIFIED RECORD
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SOURCE: MI-DNR ARCHIVE
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