Fishing Epidote Lake in Keweenaw County, Michigan

• Overview

  Epidote Lake lies in Keweenaw County, Michigan. The bank gives way to rolling bush. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Keweenaw County standards. Amethyst Harbour sits 37 miles from here and is the nearest stop. East End is 37 miles away, with Thunder Bay at 38 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Epidote Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Keweenaw County names rainbow smelt, yellow perch, white sucker and cisco. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Work Epidote Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 62°F, the coldest about 13°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Epidote Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lake Theresa, 0.9 miles out. The position on Epidote Lake is worth confirming on the day.