Lake Upson Fishing in Keweenaw County, Michigan

• Overview

  Lake Upson stands in Keweenaw County, Michigan. It lies 659 feet above sea level. It covers about 17 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is low-lying compared with other Michigan water we list. The nearest place of any size is Laurium, 24 miles away. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 85 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Upson

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. 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. Across Keweenaw County, recorded fish include rainbow smelt, yellow perch, white sucker, cisco and lake whitefish. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Lake Upson the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 17°F and July at about 63°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan around that when you fish Lake Upson.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Picnic facilities are recorded some half a mile out. A toilet block sits half a mile away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Gull Lake, 1.2 miles out. Nothing on Lake Upson should be assumed from this page alone.