Fishing Little Tamarack Lake in Iron County, Michigan

• Overview

  Little Tamarack Lake lies within the bounds of Iron County, Michigan. Elevation runs to 1,568 feet. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Iron County are larger. Iron River at 16 miles is the nearest place to stop. Stambaugh, Iron River is 17 miles away, with Crystal Falls at 25 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Little Tamarack Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. 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. Survey and observation records for Iron County include brown trout, yellow perch and northern pike. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Little Tamarack Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 64°F in July and bottoms out near 10°F in January. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Tamarack Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Cone Lake is 2.6 miles off. Treat access at Little Tamarack Lake as something to verify.