Dunham Lake Fishing in Livingston County, Michigan

• Overview

  Dunham Lake lies in Livingston County, in Michigan. Elevation runs to 997 feet. The water covers some 104 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 2.0 miles of margin, front to back. Few waters listed in Livingston County are bigger. The closest town, Milford, is 5.7 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Ann Arbor, 26 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Dunham Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Livingston County records list bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Dunham Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 70°F at the top of summer and 22°F at the bottom of winter. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Winter locks it down, and early April brings it back. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Expect Dunham Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Bullard Lake at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Dunham Lake may have changed since it was mapped.