Little Lake Fishing near Gladstone, Michigan

• Overview

  The Delta County end of Michigan holds Little Lake. The ground around here is mixed forest. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Delta County are larger. Nearest town is Gladstone, 19 miles off. Green Bay sits 118 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Delta County records list white sucker, alewife and rock bass among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Work Little Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 65°F and January near 15°F on the long-run figures. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan any trip to Little Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. 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. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Moss Lake is 2 miles distant. Nothing on Little Lake should be assumed from this page alone.