Bloomfield Lake in Oakland County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Bloomfield Lake is set in Oakland County, Michigan. It sits at 932 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Oakland County are larger. For a base, Orchard Lake sits 0.9 miles out. The nearest city of size is Sterling Heights, 16 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Bloomfield Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Oakland County cover bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Take Bloomfield Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 23°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late March. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late March until roughly late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Bloomfield Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Harris Lake is 0.5 miles distant. For Bloomfield Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.