Durfee Lake Fishing Guide, Lenawee County, Michigan

• Overview

  Durfee Lake is set in Lenawee County, Michigan. It stands 843 feet above sea level. About 24 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For a base, Hudson sits 4.2 miles out. It is 41 miles to Toledo, the nearest city. Nearest other option: Fisher Lake some 1 mile off, Lime Lake Inlet a touch under 2.4 miles, Mud Lake some 4 miles off, Lake Hudson a touch under 4.1 miles and Mallory Lake some 4.3 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Durfee Lake

  Open data we checked carries 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 Lenawee County: bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and black crappie. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Durfee Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 22°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. Open water usually runs from late March until about mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. It holds true on Durfee Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Fisher Lake, 1 mile out. Nothing on Durfee Lake should be assumed from this page alone.