Fishing at Bullhead Lake, Mecosta County, Michigan

• Overview

  Mecosta County in Michigan is where Bullhead Lake sits. The surface lies 1,073 feet up. It covers about 6 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Mecosta County. Nearest place of any size is Big Rapids, 9 miles away. Further out sit Evart (11 miles) and Canadian Lakes (12 miles). Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Bullhead Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Mecosta County include bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass and black crappie. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Fish Bullhead Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 68°F at the top of summer and 19°F at the bottom of winter. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Bullhead Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. 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. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Chippewa Lake at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Bullhead Lake for certain.