Gallager Lake near Wixom: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Gallager Lake lies in Oakland County, Michigan. The surface lies 899 feet up. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Oakland County are larger. Wixom is the closest town at 1.1 miles. Walled Lake is 3.1 miles and Wolverine Lake 3.7 miles. What else is close: Loon Lake roughly 0.9 miles, Childs Lake (1.5 miles), Twin Sun Lakes roughly 1.9 miles, Proud Lake (2 miles) and Moss Lake roughly 2.2 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Gallager Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Oakland County list bluegill, black crappie and largemouth bass. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. The shape of Gallager Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 22°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. The water is typically free of ice between late March and mid December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Gallager Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The mapped parking is Wixom Habitat Parking, half a mile away. The water borders Wixom Habitat, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Loon Lake, 0.9 miles out. For Gallager Lake in particular, ask before you travel.