Little Lake Number Three Fishing near Baldwin, Michigan

• Overview

  The Lake County entry here is Little Lake Number Three, in Michigan. The water sits 827 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Baldwin lies 4.7 miles from the water. It is 61 miles to Grand Rapids, the nearest city. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake Number Three

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Lake County names rainbow trout, brook trout, white sucker and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Little Lake Number Three the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 69°F, the coldest about 20°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. The season on Little Lake Number Three follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A recognised fishing spot is mapped about half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Little Lake Number Two, 0.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Little Lake Number Three locally before you travel.