Andrus Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Andrus Lake is a Chippewa County water, in Michigan. Height above sea level is 614 feet. Surface area is around 33 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It is low-lying compared with other Michigan water we list. You are 33 miles from Newberry. It is 193 miles to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Andrus Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open biodiversity records for Chippewa County list rainbow smelt, bloater, lake whitefish, alewife and lake trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work Andrus Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 64°F, while January sits near 16°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. On average, late April opens the water and early December closes it again. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Andrus Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Launching is at Andrus Lake Sfcg Boat Launch, about half a mile away. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. You can camp 170 yards off, which suits an early start. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Shelldrake Lake at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Andrus Lake before loading the car.