Ewers Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Michigan holds Ewers Lake, in Ingham County. It sits at 948 feet above sea level. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Ingham County standards. Nearest place of any size is Leslie, 7.3 miles away. Beyond it, Mason at 8 miles and Stockbridge at 8.1 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Ewers Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Open biodiversity records for Ingham County list bluegill, rock bass, smallmouth bass and green sunfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Ewers Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 21°F and July at about 70°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late March. From about late March to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. On Ewers Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Part of this sits inside or beside Dansville State Game Area, so read the notices. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Hunton Lake, 4.5 miles away. Where Ewers Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.