Booth Lake Fishing Guide, Houghton County, Michigan

• Overview

  Booth Lake sits within Houghton County in Michigan. The bank is 1,306 feet above sea level. It covers about 6 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Houghton County standards. Baraga is the closest place, 22 miles off. Beyond it, L'Anse at 22 miles and Iron River at 31 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Booth Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Houghton County include rainbow smelt, bloater, cisco and yellow perch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish Booth Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 65°F in July and bottom out at 11°F in January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. That is the shape of the year on Booth Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Corbin Lake is 0.6 miles off. Signs at Booth Lake carry more weight than any list.