Little Gypsy Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Alger County, Michigan, this is Little Gypsy Lake. The surface lies 938 feet up. The town to know is Newberry, 28 miles out. Munising is 31 miles away, with Manistique at 42 miles. Near neighbours: Gypsy Lake within 0.5 miles, Second Lake (0.9 miles), Porky Lakes within 1.2 miles, Palmer Lake (1.2 miles) and Palmer Lake within 1.7 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Little Gypsy Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Alger County include yellow perch, rainbow smelt, northern pike and white sucker. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. At Little Gypsy Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 64°F for July and 16°F for January. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. The open-water window runs from around late April to about early December in an average year. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. The season on Little Gypsy Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Gypsy Lake, 0.5 miles out. The position on Little Gypsy Lake is worth confirming on the day.