Bryant Lake near Sand Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Bryant Lake in the Alcona County part of Michigan. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Alcona County. Head to Sand Lake, 14 miles away, for anything you forgot. Au Sable is 18 miles away, with Hubbard Lake at 18 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Bryant Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Alcona County records list white sucker, rock bass, yellow perch, northern pike and brown bullhead among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Bryant Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 19°F to 68°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. The season between ice runs from about early April to mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Plan around that when you fish Bryant Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Little Lake sits 2.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Bryant Lake before loading the car.