Bond Falls Flowage, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Bond Falls Flowage in Ontonagon County, Michigan. The water sits 1,460 feet up. This is sizeable water at about 3.3 sq miles, and a boat opens up most of it. The bank runs about 16 miles in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. Size puts it in the front rank of our Ontonagon County list. The closest town, Iron River, is 30 miles away. Beyond it, Stambaugh, Iron River at 31 miles and Eagle River at 34 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Bond Falls Flowage

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Ontonagon County names yellow perch, pink salmon, walleye and brook trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Bond Falls Flowage a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 65°F and January reads 10°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to Bond Falls Flowage by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. 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. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Sand Lake is 1.1 miles distant. Nothing on Bond Falls Flowage should be assumed from this page alone.