Lawrence Lake Fishing in Barry County, Michigan

• Overview

  Lawrence Lake is listed under Barry County, Michigan. It sits in lake country bush country. About 12 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Supplies mean a trip to South Gull Lake, 4.3 miles off. Then Stony Point, 5.5 miles, and Level Park-Oak Park, 6.8 miles. Nearby alternatives: Marshall Lake about 0.8 miles, Purdy Lake 1.5 miles, Tamarack Lake about 1.8 miles, Little Gilkey Lake 2.1 miles and Strewins Lake about 2.1 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lawrence Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Barry County include bluegill, largemouth bass and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At Lawrence Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 22°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. In an average year the thaw lands around late March and the freeze near mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Lawrence Lake.

• 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. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Marshall Lake is 0.8 miles off. Check the position at Lawrence Lake before loading the car.