Fishing Lake Desor in Keweenaw County, Michigan

• Overview

  Lake Desor stands in Keweenaw County, Michigan. It sits at 843 feet above sea level. At 1,063 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The edge covers about 8.7 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is among the larger waters listed here for Keweenaw County. Nearest town is Neebing, 24 miles off. Further out sit Westfort (30 miles) and Vickers Park (30 miles). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Desor

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Keweenaw County include rainbow smelt, yellow perch, white sucker and cisco. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Lake Desor the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 12°F in January up to 63°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Plan any trip to Lake Desor around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Mud Lake at 4.3 miles is the sensible second choice. For Lake Desor in particular, ask before you travel.