Crawfin Lake near Newberry: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Crawfin Lake is one of the Mackinac County waters in Michigan. Beyond the shoreline you have pine and birch. It runs to roughly 25 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Newberry lies 19 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 175 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Crawfin Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Mackinac County records list white sucker, rainbow smelt and yellow perch among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Crawfin Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 16°F and July at about 64°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to early December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. That is the shape of the year on Crawfin Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Tucker Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Check the position on Crawfin Lake before loading the car.