Alward Lake near DeWitt: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Alward Lake belongs to Clinton County, Michigan. The bank is 781 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 22 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, DeWitt, is 3.7 miles away. Beyond it, Saint Johns at 7.3 miles and Bath at 8 miles. Also within reach: Muskrat Lake at 1.6 miles, Mud Lake a touch under 4.1 miles, Lake Geneva at 4.3 miles, Richmond Lake a touch under 5.2 miles and Cedar Lake at 6.2 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Alward Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Clinton County, recorded fish include bluegill, pink salmon and yellow perch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Alward Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 22°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late March. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late March until roughly mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Alward Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Muskrat Lake at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Alward Lake.