Alice Lake near Sand Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Alice Lake sits in Ogemaw County, out in Michigan. It sits in pine and birch country. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Sand Lake lies 14 miles from the water. Mio is 18 miles and Tawas City 22 miles. Also on the doorstep: Catherine Lake (0.2 miles), Chain Lakes out at 0.5 miles, Jose Lake (0.9 miles), Marlbed Lake out at 1.4 miles and Guilford Lake (1.6 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Alice Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Ogemaw County include bluegill, rock bass and pink salmon. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Alice Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 18°F and July at about 68°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. The water is typically free of ice between early April and early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. That is the shape of the year on Alice Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Catherine Lake, 0.2 miles out. Check the position on Alice Lake before loading the car.