Hunt Lake near Big Rapids: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Hunt Lake in Mecosta County, Michigan. Land around it is pine and birch. For supplies, Big Rapids is 2 miles out. Further out sit Reed City (11 miles) and Canadian Lakes (12 miles). Within a short drive: 0.7 miles away is Townline Lake, Round Lake within 1.5 miles, 2.3 miles away is Alma Lake, Youngs Lake within 2.4 miles and 2.5 miles away is Langworth Lake. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Hunt Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Mecosta County include bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass, black crappie and northern pike. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Hunt Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 19°F to 69°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. It holds true on Hunt Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Townline Lake, 0.7 miles away. The position on Hunt Lake is worth confirming on the day.