Fishing Curtis Lake in Alcona County, Michigan

• Overview

  Out in Alcona County, Michigan, sits Curtis Lake. It lies 974 feet above sea level. Around 32 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 1.0 miles on foot. Hubbard Lake at 15 miles is the nearest place to stop. Sand Lake is 18 miles away, with Mio at 21 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Curtis Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Alcona County include white sucker, rock bass and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Curtis Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 68°F, while January sits near 18°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Curtis Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Jenkins Lake, 0.6 miles out. Check the position at Curtis Lake before loading the car.