Grass Lake near Ortonville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Grass Lake stands in Oakland County, Michigan. This is rolling bush country. Small at around 21 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Head to Ortonville, 1.4 miles away, for anything you forgot. The big place round here is Sterling Heights, 27 miles distant. Also worth knowing: Ekelund Lake at 0.7 miles, Bald Eagle Lake the better part of 1.1 miles, Lake Louise at 1.1 miles, Narrin Lake the better part of 1.2 miles and Long Lake at 1.6 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Grass Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Oakland County include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Grass Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 22°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Grass Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. A jetty or pier is mapped about 150 yards from here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Ekelund Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Grass Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.