Little Fisher Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Little Fisher Lake lies within the bounds of Baraga County, Michigan. Elevation runs to 1,831 feet. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Baraga County. For supplies, L'Anse is 13 miles out. For a city, Thunder Bay is 129 miles off. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Little Fisher Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Baraga County include yellow perch, pink salmon, white sucker and walleye. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Little Fisher Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 63°F in July and bottoms out near 10°F in January. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It holds true on Little Fisher Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Fisher Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. For Little Fisher Lake in particular, ask before you travel.