Jarr Lake near Munising: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Michigan, Jarr Lake belongs to Schoolcraft County. The setting is pine and birch on every side. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Schoolcraft County are larger. Head to Munising, 17 miles away, for anything you forgot. Green Bay is the closest city, 138 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Jarr Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Schoolcraft County cover rainbow smelt, alewife and bloater. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Jarr Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 65°F in July and bottom out at 15°F in January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Jarr Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Bluegill Lake at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. For Jarr Lake in particular, ask before you travel.