Lake Saint Jude Fishing in Kent County, Michigan

• Overview

  Lake Saint Jude is one of the Kent County listings for Michigan. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. About 2 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Kent County standards. For a base, Comstock Park sits 1.7 miles out. Grand Rapids sits 4.3 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake Saint Jude

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Kent County include bluegill, rock bass, johnny darter, largemouth bass and black crappie. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Lake Saint Jude responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 22°F in January. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Winter locks it down, and late March brings it back. Average temperatures cross freezing around late March in spring and again near mid December in autumn. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Lake Saint Jude around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Soft Water Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Lake Saint Jude should be assumed from this page alone.