Little Spring Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Little Spring Lake in the Marquette County part of Michigan. What surrounds it is rolling bush. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Marquette County standards. For a base, Crystal Falls sits 16 miles out. After that come Stambaugh, Iron River at 26 miles and West Ishpeming at 26 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little Spring Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Marquette County include white sucker, yellow perch, rainbow smelt, smallmouth bass and northern pike. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Work Little Spring Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 10°F in January up to 64°F in July. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Little Spring Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Spring Lake is 0.7 miles distant. Check the position at Little Spring Lake before loading the car.