Dollar Lake Fishing Guide, Livingston County, Michigan

• Overview

  The Livingston County end of Michigan holds Dollar Lake. The land about it is mixed forest. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Livingston County are larger. Nearest town is Milford, 6.7 miles off. It is 25 miles to Ann Arbor, the nearest city. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Dollar Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Livingston County: bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie and pink salmon. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Dollar Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 22°F in January to roughly 70°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. The season on Dollar Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. This sits inside Bullard Lake Nature Preserve, so read the reserve notices first. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Silver Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Dollar Lake locally before you travel.