Fisk Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Fisk Lake sits in Washtenaw County, out in Michigan. It sits at 955 feet above sea level. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Washtenaw County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Chelsea, 4.3 miles away. Then Grass Lake, 7.3 miles, and Manchester, 8.2 miles. Not far off: Mill Pond 1.8 miles, Goose Lake at 2.7 miles, Tisch Lake 3.3 miles, Little Cedar Lake at 3.4 miles and Mud Lakes 3.4 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Fisk Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Washtenaw County include bluegill, largemouth bass and rock bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Fisk Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 22°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. From about late March to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. On Fisk Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. This sits inside Squiers Preserve, so read the reserve notices first. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Mill Pond at 1.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Fisk Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.