Erickson Lake Fishing in Kent County, Michigan

• Overview

  In Michigan, Erickson Lake falls inside Kent County. Elevation runs to 787 feet. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Kent County. 7 miles away sits Lowell, the nearest town. It is 17 miles to Grand Rapids, the nearest city. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Erickson Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name bluegill, rock bass, johnny darter and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Erickson Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 71°F and January near 22°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. It holds true on Erickson Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Perrin Lake is 0.6 miles off. Ask locally about Erickson Lake if anything is unclear.