Fishing at Dwarf Lake, Gogebic County, Michigan

• Overview

  Gogebic County, Michigan, is where Dwarf Lake sits. It lies 1,699 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Gogebic County standards. Nearest town is Eagle River, 18 miles off. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 126 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Dwarf Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Gogebic County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and white sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Dwarf Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 65°F, with January the cold end at about 9°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Dwarf Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Eagle Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Dwarf Lake locally before you travel.