Fishing Foster Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan

• Overview

  Out in Gratiot County, Michigan, sits Foster Drain. It stands 656 feet above sea level. It is low-lying compared with other Michigan water we list. The nearest place of any size is Saint Johns, 10 miles away. Ithaca is 10 miles and Ovid 13 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive. A short walk from the parking spot changes the water completely.

• Where to Fish on Foster Drain

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Gratiot County: johnny darter, white sucker, rainbow darter, blackside darter and rock bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Foster Drain where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 21°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. It holds true on Foster Drain more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. 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. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Collier Creek sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. For Foster Drain in particular, ask before you travel.