Cygnet Pond, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cygnet Pond is one of the Washtenaw County listings for Michigan. The surface lies 883 feet up. The water measures roughly 12 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Whitmore Lake, is 1.4 miles away. Beyond it, Brighton at 6.3 miles and South Lyon at 6.4 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Cygnet Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Washtenaw County include bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass, black crappie and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Treat Cygnet Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 71°F on average, January about 22°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Once it clears, about late March, the fishing comes on quickly. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly mid December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Expect Cygnet Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Hamburg Lake, 1.1 miles out. The position on Cygnet Pond is worth confirming on the day.