Allen Lake near Marcellus: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Michigan, Allen Lake falls inside Cass County. It lies 899 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 49 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The nearest town is Marcellus, 5 miles away. After that come Three Rivers at 7.2 miles and Constantine at 9.9 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Allen Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Cass County include bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, warmouth and pink salmon. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Allen Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 71°F; the cold one sits at 23°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about mid December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Allen Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Launch at Long Lake Boat Launch, half a mile from the water. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Long Lake is 1.1 miles off. Confirm access to Allen Lake locally before you travel.