Fishing Feeder Lake in Gogebic County, Michigan

• Overview

  Feeder Lake sits in Gogebic County, out in Michigan. Elevation runs to 1,585 feet. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is high ground by Michigan standards. Iron River at 24 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Stambaugh, Iron River (25 miles) and Crystal Falls (34 miles). No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Feeder Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. 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. County-wide records name bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Feeder Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 64°F, while January sits near 10°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. Break-up near late April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. At Feeder Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Bela Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Feeder Lake as something to verify.