Holloway Reservoir Fishing in Genesee County, Michigan

• Overview

  Holloway Reservoir stands in Genesee County, Michigan. The water sits 745 feet up. The water covers around 1,201 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. With about 20 miles of shoreline, local advice saves a lot of walking. Nothing else we list in Genesee County covers more water. 6.3 miles away sits Davison, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Sterling Heights, 43 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Holloway Reservoir

  Our records give 25 ft, so you have a figure to work from. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Genesee County records list bluegill, largemouth bass, pink salmon and black crappie among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Holloway Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 70°F and January reads 21°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Average temperatures cross freezing around early April in spring and again near mid December in autumn. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Holloway Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public land surrounds it, and access follows the standard rules. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Mud Lake, 1.7 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Holloway Reservoir.