Littlefield Lake near Lake Isabella: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Littlefield Lake lies in Isabella County, Michigan. Country round the bank runs to pine and birch. It measures about 179 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It ranks high for size among our Isabella County listings. The closest town, Lake Isabella, is 9.3 miles away. The nearest city of size is Grand Rapids, 66 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Littlefield Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name johnny darter, white sucker and rainbow darter. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Littlefield Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 19°F in January to roughly 69°F in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. The season on Littlefield Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Launch at Littlefield Lake Boat Launch, half a mile from the water. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Bass Lake sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Littlefield Lake locally before you travel.