Davis Lake in Cass County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Cass County, Davis Lake is a Michigan water. The surface lies 804 feet up. With some 28 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is a small entry by Cass County standards. Start from Edwardsburg, 3.2 miles down the road. Beyond it, Simonton Lake at 5.3 miles and Granger at 6.3 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Davis Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Cass County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, warmouth and pink salmon. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Anyone new to Davis Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 72°F on average, January about 23°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan any trip to Davis Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Eagle Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Davis Lake before loading the car.