Fishing at Huff Lake, Oakland County, Michigan

• Overview

  Huff Lake falls in Oakland County, part of Michigan. It lies 955 feet above sea level. With some 32 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The bank runs about 1.0 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Ortonville, is 2.7 miles distant. After that come Clarkston at 5.6 miles and Oxford at 8.1 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Huff Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Oakland County names bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Huff Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 70°F and January near 22°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate figures give an open season running early April to mid December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. On Huff Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Wilson Lake, 0.4 miles out. Where Huff Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.