Kerr Lake Fishing in Gogebic County, Michigan

• Overview

  Gogebic County in Michigan is where Kerr Lake sits. The surroundings are pine and birch. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Michigan listings. Eagle River is the closest town at 23 miles. Further out sit Iron River (32 miles) and Stambaugh, Iron River (33 miles). The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Kerr Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Gogebic County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Kerr Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 65°F at the top of summer and 9°F at the bottom of winter. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kerr Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Crooked Lake Boat Launch sits about half a mile away and carries the launch. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. High Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Kerr Lake is worth confirming on the day.