Dry Lake near Newberry: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Mackinac County, Dry Lake is a Michigan water. It sits in lake country bush country. It measures about 56 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Bank access stretches around 1.5 miles in total. It lies lower than most water we list in Michigan. Some 21 miles away sits Newberry, the nearest settlement. For a city, Green Bay is 157 miles off. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Dry Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Mackinac County include white sucker, rainbow smelt, yellow perch and rock bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Dry Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 17°F to 65°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to early December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. The season on Dry Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try McEachera Spring, 0.6 miles away. Check the position on Dry Lake before loading the car.