Fishing Brandts Lake in Menominee County, Michigan

• Overview

  In Michigan, Brandts Lake falls inside Menominee County. It sits at 840 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. Head to Norway, 12 miles away, for anything you forgot. Further out sit Niagara (14 miles) and Quinnesec (16 miles). Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Brandts Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name white sucker, johnny darter and brown trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Brandts Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 13°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. On Brandts Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Merryman Lake, 0.9 miles away. The position on Brandts Lake is worth confirming on the day.