Fish Lake near Kingsley: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Fish Lake lies in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Height above sea level is 1,014 feet. This is a pocket water of some 20 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For supplies, Kingsley is 7.8 miles out. The nearest city of size is Grand Rapids, 109 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Fish Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Open biodiversity records for Grand Traverse County list rock bass, yellow perch and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Fish Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 68°F on average, January about 19°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Fish Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Bartlett Lake is 1 mile distant. Treat access at Fish Lake as something to verify.