Beaver Dam Lake in Gogebic County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Gogebic County, Michigan, sits Beaver Dam Lake. It sits at 1,640 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 17 acres — small enough to read in one session. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Michigan listings. For a base, Eagle River sits 23 miles out. Iron River lies 27 miles off, Stambaugh, Iron River another 28 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Beaver Dam Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Gogebic County include bluegill, yellow perch and walleye. The county list is broader than any single water. Beaver Dam Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 9°F and July at about 65°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. On Beaver Dam Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Beaver Station Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Beaver Dam Lake locally before you travel.