Lake Angelus near Pontiac: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Oakland County, Michigan, you have Lake Angelus. It lies 948 feet above sea level. At 419 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. It ranks high for size among our Oakland County listings. The town to know is Pontiac, 4 miles out. After that come Waterford at 4.5 miles and Auburn Hills at 4.6 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lake Angelus

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Oakland County, recorded fish include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Lake Angelus light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 71°F at the top of summer and 22°F at the bottom of winter. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly mid December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Angelus.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. This sits inside Staff Wildlife Sanctuary, so read the reserve notices first. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Mohawk Lake, 0.8 miles out. Rules at Lake Angelus are worth checking on the day.