Big Dollar Lake Fishing in Osceola County, Michigan

• Overview

  Look for Big Dollar Lake in the Osceola County part of Michigan. It lies 1,040 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 16 acres — small enough to read in one session. Evart is the closest town at 10 miles. For a city, Grand Rapids is 74 miles off. What else is close: Lake Taho just 1 mile, Lost Lake at 2.2 miles, Wood Lake just 2.3 miles, Pike Lake at 2.7 miles and Green Pine Lake just 2.9 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Big Dollar Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open biodiversity records for Osceola County list bluegill, largemouth bass and pink salmon. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Big Dollar Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 68°F and January near 19°F on the long-run figures. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly mid December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Big Dollar Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Lake Taho at 1 mile is the nearest alternative. Rules at Big Dollar Lake are worth checking on the day.