Lake Inez near Lewiston: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Michigan holds Lake Inez, in Montmorency County. Height above sea level is 1,033 feet. It measures about 25 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 1.2 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. 8.9 miles away sits Lewiston, the nearest town. Lansing sits 158 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lake Inez

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Montmorency County include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike and rock bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The near bank of Lake Inez is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 67°F in July and bottoms out near 17°F in January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Expect Lake Inez to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. McCormick Lake, 3.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat Lake Inez as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.