Lacy Lake Fishing near Holly, Michigan

• Overview

  The Oakland County entry here is Lacy Lake, in Michigan. It sits at 906 feet above sea level. At roughly 17 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Holly sits 1.8 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Further out sit Fenton (5.7 miles) and Lake Fenton (7.1 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lacy Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Reported across Oakland County: bluegill, black crappie and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Lacy Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 70°F and January near 22°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. That is the shape of the year on Lacy Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Allen Lake, 0.1 miles out. The position on Lacy Lake is worth confirming on the day.