Fishing Lake Twentyseven in Otsego County, Michigan

• Overview

  In Michigan, Lake Twentyseven falls inside Otsego County. The bank gives way to rolling bush. The water covers some 106 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. There is roughly 1.7 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It ranks high for size among our Otsego County listings. Gaylord is the closest town at 5.6 miles. Then Boyne City, 16 miles, and Mancelona, 17 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Twentyseven

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Otsego County, recorded fish include rock bass, white sucker, largemouth bass and northern pike. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At Lake Twentyseven light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 67°F and January near 17°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Twentyseven.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Lake Twenty-Seven Public Boat Access gives a made launch, half a mile off. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Deer Lake, 0.5 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Lake Twentyseven.