Chickadee Lake in Gogebic County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Chickadee Lake is one of the Gogebic County waters in Michigan. This is rolling bush country. It sits higher than most water we list in Michigan. Eagle River lies 22 miles from the water. The big place round here is Green Bay, 132 miles distant. Other water within reach: Little Duck Lake some 0.4 miles off, Hilltop Lake 0.7 miles away, Little Trail Lake some 1 mile off, Pilot Lake 1.1 miles away and Trail Lake some 1.1 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Chickadee Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Gogebic County include bluegill, yellow perch and walleye. The county list is broader than any single water. At Chickadee Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 9°F and July at about 65°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Hard water is a season in its own right here. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate figures give an open season running late April to late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Chickadee Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Little Duck Lake Boat Launch provides a boat ramp about half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Little Duck Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Chickadee Lake if anything is unclear.