Anderson Lake Fishing in Mecosta County, Michigan

• Overview

  Look for Anderson Lake in the Mecosta County part of Michigan. The bank gives way to lake country bush. The water measures roughly 17 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Big Rapids, is 6.3 miles away. Canadian Lakes lies 8.6 miles off, Reed City another 14 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Mecosta County records list bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass, black crappie and northern pike among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Anderson Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 69°F, the coldest about 19°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. It sets the rhythm of the year at Anderson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Colby Lake, 0.9 miles out. Ask locally about Anderson Lake if anything is unclear.