Hawkins Lake Fishing near Sturgis, Michigan

• Overview

  Hawkins Lake stands in Saint Joseph County, Michigan. It stands 853 feet above sea level. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Saint Joseph County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Sturgis, 3.5 miles away. The big place round here is South Bend, 45 miles distant. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Hawkins Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Saint Joseph County cover bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and pink salmon. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Hawkins Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 22°F on the long-run figures. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. In an average year the thaw lands around late March and the freeze near mid December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan any trip to Hawkins Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Fish Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Hawkins Lake may have changed since it was mapped.