Fishing at Allen Lake, Oakland County, Michigan

• Overview

  Allen Lake is listed under Oakland County, Michigan. Country round the bank runs to rolling bush. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Oakland County standards. The closest town, Holly, is 1.9 miles distant. It is 32 miles to Sterling Heights, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Allen Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Treat Allen Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 22°F to 70°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Allen Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Lacy Lake is 0.1 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Allen Lake.