Fishing Little Lake in Presque Isle County, Michigan

• Overview

  Little Lake belongs to Presque Isle County, Michigan. The land about it is mixed forest. It is low-lying compared with other Michigan water we list. The nearest place of any size is Rogers City, 3.7 miles away. Alpena follows at 28 miles, then Cheboygan at 39 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Presque Isle County, recorded fish include rainbow smelt, alewife, bloater, lake whitefish and lake trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Little Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 68°F and January near 18°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Swan Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Little Lake as something to verify.