Limekiln Lake Fishing Guide, Livingston County, Michigan

• Overview

  Set in Livingston County, Michigan, this is Limekiln Lake. It sits in rolling bush. It runs to roughly 30 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. 2.2 miles away sits Whitmore Lake, the nearest town. After that come South Lyon at 2.9 miles and Brighton at 6.5 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Limekiln Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Livingston County list bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fish Limekiln Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 22°F in January up to 71°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late March. In an average year the thaw lands around late March and the freeze near mid December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan any trip to Limekiln Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Dollar Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Limekiln Lake if anything is unclear.