Fishing Fisher Lake in Gogebic County, Michigan

• Overview

  Fisher Lake falls in Gogebic County, part of Michigan. The setting is lake country bush. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our Gogebic County list. For a base, Iron River sits 23 miles out. Green Bay sits 134 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Fisher Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Gogebic County cover bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Fisher Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 64°F, while January sits near 10°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Fisher Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Avaunt Pond, 0.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Fisher Lake locally before you travel.