Fishing Ekelund Lake in Oakland County, Michigan

• Overview

  Ekelund Lake lies in Oakland County, Michigan. The bank gives way to pine and birch. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Oakland County. Ortonville sits 1.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Goodrich follows at 5.8 miles, then Clarkston at 7.5 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ekelund Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Oakland County include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Ekelund Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 21°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near mid December: that is the shape of an average year. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Expect Ekelund Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Grass Lake is 0.7 miles distant. For Ekelund Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.