Hammond Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Hammond Lake falls in Oakland County, part of Michigan. The surface lies 925 feet up. At about 79 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. There is roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It ranks high for size among our Oakland County listings. For supplies, Sylvan Lake is 0.4 miles out. The nearest city of size is Sterling Heights, 15 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Hammond 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. Survey and observation records for Oakland County include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Hammond Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 72°F; by January the average is down near 23°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. The water is typically free of ice between late March and mid December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. At Hammond Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A launch point is recorded some half a mile off. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Square Lake is 0.7 miles distant. The position on Hammond Lake is worth confirming on the day.