Lake Erin Fishing near Oxford, Michigan

• Overview

  You will find Lake Erin in Oakland County, Michigan. It stands 1,024 feet above sea level. The water covers some 36 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Roughly 1.0 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. Oxford sits 1.5 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Sterling Heights, 19 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Erin

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Oakland County include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Lake Erin decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 22°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Look for the thaw near early April; the fishing lifts straight after. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Lake Erin around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Ploss Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Lake Erin before loading the car.