Little Olcott Lake near Napoleon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Little Olcott Lake is one of the Jackson County listings for Michigan. Elevation runs to 925 feet. It measures about 48 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The nearest place of any size is Napoleon, 2.9 miles away. The nearest city of size is Ann Arbor, 28 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Little Olcott Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Jackson County names bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch and black crappie. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Fish Little Olcott Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 22°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. In an average year the thaw lands around late March and the freeze near mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. That is the shape of the year on Little Olcott Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Dollar Lake, 0.1 miles away. Signs at Little Olcott Lake carry more weight than any list.