Lime Lakes near Marcellus: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lime Lakes is listed under Cass County, Michigan. It sits at 879 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 28 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Our Cass County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Marcellus, 8.8 miles away. Cassopolis follows at 8.8 miles, then Constantine at 9.7 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Lime Lakes

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Cass County cover bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, warmouth and pink salmon. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Lime Lakes the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 23°F in January and 72°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. The water is typically free of ice between late March and late December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. At Lime Lakes the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Elbow Lake is 0.7 miles off. Treat Lime Lakes as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.