Big Brimmer Lake Fishing near Lakeview, Michigan

• Overview

  Big Brimmer Lake is listed under Montcalm County, Michigan. It sits in pine and birch country. Small at around 21 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. You are 3 miles from Lakeview. Then Edmore, 9.6 miles, and Stanton, 11 miles. Others within reach: Little Brimmer Lake 0.6 miles away, Basin Lake a shade over 1.4 miles, Horseshoe Lake 2.4 miles away, Tamarack Lake a shade over 2.5 miles and Lake Forest 2.5 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Big Brimmer Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Montcalm County: bluegill, largemouth bass, white sucker and johnny darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Big Brimmer Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 69°F; by January the average is down near 20°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice-out usually falls in early April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The water is typically free of ice between early April and mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Big Brimmer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Little Brimmer Lake, 0.6 miles away. Rules at Big Brimmer Lake are worth checking on the day.