Lake Nita in Alger County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Michigan, Lake Nita belongs to Alger County. Elevation runs to 919 feet. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The town to know is Munising, 29 miles out. Newberry lies 30 miles off, Manistique another 42 miles. Close by you have: Bearfoot Lake 1 mile away, McKay Lake at about 1.1 miles, Cloverleaf Lake 1.4 miles away, Sand Lake at about 1.4 miles and Carter Lake 1.5 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Nita

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Public occurrence data for Alger County names yellow perch, rainbow smelt, northern pike and white sucker. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Fish Lake Nita to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 64°F, with January the cold end at about 16°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. In an average year the thaw lands around late April and the freeze near early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Nita.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Bearfoot Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. The position on Lake Nita is worth confirming on the day.