Hiscock Lake Fishing near Roscommon, Michigan

• Overview

  This water sits in Roscommon County, Michigan. The land about it is mixed forest. Surface area runs to about 17 acres — small enough to read in one session. For supplies, Roscommon is 9 miles out. The nearest city of size is Lansing, 124 miles away. In the same area: Kellogg Lake 0.3 miles off, West Lake at 1.5 miles, Bear Lake 6 miles off, Bambi Lake at 7.7 miles and Wakeley Lake 8.6 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Hiscock Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Roscommon County cover rock bass, yellow perch, bluegill and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Hiscock Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 17°F to 67°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Time your trip to Hiscock Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. 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. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Kellogg Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Hiscock Lake.