Club Lake Fishing near Iron River, Michigan

• Overview

  Club Lake lies within the bounds of Gogebic County, Michigan. The country here is rolling bush. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is high ground by Michigan standards. The nearest town is Iron River, 21 miles away. After that come Stambaugh, Iron River at 22 miles and Eagle River at 32 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Club Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and white sucker. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Club Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 64°F for July and 10°F for January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about late November in a typical year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. On Club Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Toots Lake, 0.2 miles away. Where Club Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.