Bass Lake near Iron Mountain: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Dickinson County, Michigan, this is Bass Lake. This is pine and birch country. Around 58 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The bank runs about 1.3 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Iron Mountain lies 2.3 miles from the water. For a city, Green Bay is 92 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Bass Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Dickinson County, recorded fish include bluegill, walleye and yellow perch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The near bank of Bass Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 67°F, while January sits near 11°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Anyone fishing Bass Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Star Lake, 0.4 miles away. Rules at Bass Lake are worth checking on the day.