Fishing Indian Lake in Iosco County, Michigan

• Overview

  Indian Lake sits in Iosco County, out in Michigan. The surface lies 771 feet up. With some 216 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The nearest place of any size is Sand Lake, 2.6 miles away. Tawas City follows at 8.6 miles, then East Tawas at 9.2 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Indian Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Iosco County include rock bass, bluegill and pink salmon. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Indian Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 68°F in July and bottom out at 19°F in January. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Indian Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest recorded ramp is Round Lake Boat Launch, half a mile out. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Island Lake, 0.6 miles out. Treat Indian Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.