Fishing at Huray Lake, Branch County, Michigan

• Overview

  The Branch County end of Michigan holds Huray Lake. It sits in lake country bush. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Branch County list holds plenty of bigger water. Quincy at 4.8 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Reading at 7.3 miles and Coldwater at 7.6 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Huray Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. 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. Records held for Branch County cover bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and warmouth. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Huray Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 71°F and January near 22°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. Ice clears near late March and comes back about mid December in a typical year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It holds true on Huray Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Beckwith Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Huray Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.