Gingell Lake Fishing near Lewiston, Michigan

• Overview

  Look for Gingell Lake in Montmorency County, Michigan. The surroundings are lake country bush. About 2 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Montmorency County. Lewiston lies 8.6 miles from the water. For a city, Grand Rapids is 157 miles off. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Gingell Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Montmorency County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Gingell Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 67°F at the top of summer and 17°F at the bottom of winter. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Gingell 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. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Gaylanta Lake, 2.4 miles out. Check the position at Gingell Lake before loading the car.