Little Paw Paw Lake Fishing in Berrien County, Michigan

• Overview

  Berrien County, Michigan, is where Little Paw Paw Lake sits. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. It runs to roughly 101 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Shoreline comes to about 1.5 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It is among the larger waters listed here for Berrien County. The closest town, Paw Paw Lake, is 1 mile away. The nearest city of size is South Bend, 37 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Little Paw Paw Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Berrien County include alewife, rainbow smelt and bloater. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Little Paw Paw Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 24°F to 72°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. Ice clears near late March and comes back about late December in a typical year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Paw Paw Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Paw Paw Lake, 1.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Little Paw Paw Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.