Gregg Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Eaton County end of Michigan holds Gregg Lake. The country here is rolling bush. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Eaton County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Portland, 8.5 miles away. Then Lake Odessa, 9.8 miles, and Grand Ledge, 10 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Gregg Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Eaton County cover bluegill, black crappie and largemouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Gregg Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 71°F; the cold one sits at 22°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late March. From about late March to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Plan around that when you fish Gregg Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. 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. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Wyman Lake, 1.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Gregg Lake locally before you travel.