Lake Twentyeight Fishing Guide, Houghton County, Michigan

• Overview

  In Michigan, Lake Twentyeight falls inside Houghton County. The surface lies 1,358 feet up. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Houghton County are larger. The town to know is Iron River, 28 miles out. Beyond it, Stambaugh, Iron River at 29 miles and Baraga at 32 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Twentyeight

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Houghton County records list rainbow smelt, bloater, cisco, yellow perch and lake whitefish among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Lake Twentyeight the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 65°F and January near 11°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Time your trip to Lake Twentyeight by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Maggie Lake sits 3 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Lake Twentyeight if anything is unclear.