Kesler Lake Fishing in Calhoun County, Michigan

• Overview

  Kesler Lake sits in Calhoun County, out in Michigan. It sits at 974 feet above sea level. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Calhoun County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Homer, 1.9 miles away. Then Albion, 5.8 miles, and Concord, 8.9 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Kesler Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Kesler Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 22°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. Average temperatures cross freezing around late March in spring and again near mid December in autumn. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kesler Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Homer Lake at 2.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Kesler Lake locally before you travel.