Fishing at Lillie Lake, Livingston County, Michigan

• Overview

  Lillie Lake lies within the bounds of Livingston County, Michigan. It lies 876 feet above sea level. Argentine is the closest place, 3.6 miles off. For a city, Lansing is 32 miles off. Not far off: Shaw Lake 0.7 miles off, Mud Lake within 1.3 miles, Rider Lake 1.4 miles off, McKane Lake within 1.6 miles and Myers Lake 1.9 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lillie Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Livingston County include bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, pink salmon and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Lillie Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 70°F at the top of summer and 21°F at the bottom of winter. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at mid December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Lillie Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Shaw Lake is 0.7 miles distant. Check the position at Lillie Lake before loading the car.