Fish Lake Fishing near Marshall, Michigan

• Overview

  Fish Lake is listed under Calhoun County, Michigan. The bank gives way to rolling bush. It measures about 64 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 1.3 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. 6.4 miles away sits Marshall, the nearest town. Beyond it, Homer at 9 miles and Union City at 11 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Fish Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Calhoun County records list bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie among the fish reported. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Take Fish Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 22°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Fish Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lyon Lake, 0.9 miles out. Confirm before you fish Fish Lake.