Bostwick Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Bostwick Lake stands in Kent County, Michigan. It lies 850 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 213 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. On our Kent County list it sits near the top for size. The nearest place of any size is Rockford, 5.5 miles away. The nearest city of size is Grand Rapids, 14 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Bostwick Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Kent County include bluegill, rock bass and johnny darter. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Fish Bostwick Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 21°F on the long-run figures. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Bostwick Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Little Bostwick Lake, 0.6 miles out. For Bostwick Lake in particular, ask before you travel.