Little Bostwick Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Little Bostwick Lake in the Kent County part of Michigan. It stands 866 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Kent County. Nearest town is Rockford, 5.7 miles off. After that come Belmont at 7.6 miles and Northview at 7.6 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Little Bostwick Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Kent County records list bluegill, rock bass and johnny darter among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Little Bostwick Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 22°F to 70°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. The season on Little Bostwick Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A recognised fishing spot is mapped about half a mile away. A toilet block sits 0.9 miles away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Bostwick Lake, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Little Bostwick Lake before loading the car.