Boutlier Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in Delta County, Michigan. It stands 581 feet above sea level. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Delta County list. Some 17 miles away sits Gladstone, the nearest settlement. Manistique follows at 21 miles, then Escanaba at 21 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Boutlier Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Delta County, recorded fish include white sucker, alewife, rock bass, yellow perch and northern pike. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Boutlier Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 66°F and January near 16°F on the long-run figures. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Boutlier Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Marsh Lake at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Boutlier Lake.