Burroughs Lake Fishing near Mount Morris, Michigan

• Overview

  Look for Burroughs Lake in Genesee County, Michigan. It sits in mixed forest. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Genesee County. The town to know is Mount Morris, 7.8 miles out. Then Millington, 8 miles, and Beecher, 8.8 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Burroughs Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Genesee County records list bluegill, largemouth bass and pink salmon among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Burroughs Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 21°F on the long-run figures. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The open-water window runs from around early April to about mid December in an average year. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Burroughs Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, McCormick Lake is 1.6 miles distant. Rules at Burroughs Lake are worth checking on the day.