Fishing Germain Lake in Gogebic County, Michigan

• Overview

  This water sits in Gogebic County, Michigan. The bank is 1,759 feet above sea level. It covers about 14 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Compared with other Michigan water on our list, it sits high. The closest town, Eagle River, is 21 miles away. Iron River is 31 miles and Stambaugh, Iron River 32 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Germain Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. 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. Gogebic County records list bluegill, yellow perch and walleye among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Germain Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 65°F and January near 9°F on the long-run figures. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. The season on Germain Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Trapper Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Germain Lake as something to verify.