Fishing Kuhn Lake in Livingston County, Michigan

• Overview

  In Michigan, Kuhn Lake falls inside Livingston County. The water sits 935 feet up. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Livingston County. The town to know is Pinckney, 7.4 miles out. After that come Howell at 7.9 miles and Fowlerville at 8.8 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Kuhn Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Livingston County list bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie and pink salmon. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Anyone new to Kuhn Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 22°F in January up to 70°F in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. Climate averages put the opening at about late March and the closing near mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kuhn Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Wasson Lake is 2.8 miles off. Confirm before you fish Kuhn Lake.