Ellsworth Lake Fishing near East Jordan, Michigan

• Overview

  Ellsworth Lake sits in Antrim County, out in Michigan. Around the bank it is pine and birch. The water covers some 110 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 3.3 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. It is low-lying compared with other Michigan water we list. The closest town, East Jordan, is 5.9 miles away. It is 143 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Ellsworth Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Antrim County cover brook trout, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and rock bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The near bank of Ellsworth Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 68°F and January near 20°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It holds true on Ellsworth Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Saint Clair Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Ellsworth Lake locally before you travel.