Indian Lakes Fishing in Alcona County, Michigan

• Overview

  Indian Lakes stands in Alcona County, Michigan. It lies 883 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 55 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. You are 15 miles from Hubbard Lake. The nearest city of size is Lansing, 134 miles away. Other water within reach: North Lake (0.7 miles), Bear Lake just 1.4 miles, Hunters Lake (1.6 miles), Curtis Lake just 1.9 miles and Jenkins Lake (2.5 miles). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Indian Lakes

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Alcona County include white sucker, rock bass, yellow perch and northern pike. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Indian Lakes the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 68°F in July and bottom out at 18°F in January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about early December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Indian Lakes fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is North Lake, 0.7 miles out. For Indian Lakes in particular, ask before you travel.