Emeline Lake Fishing in Gogebic County, Michigan

• Overview

  Out in Gogebic County, Michigan, sits Emeline Lake. The country here is pine and birch. It measures about 130 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge runs 2.2 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. On our Gogebic County list it sits near the top for size. Eagle River sits 25 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Lac du Flambeau follows at 27 miles, then Wakefield at 27 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Emeline Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Gogebic County records list bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and white sucker among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take Emeline Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 9°F and July at about 65°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. At Emeline Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, McCullough Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Emeline Lake may have changed since it was mapped.