Lobdell Lake Fishing Guide, Livingston County, Michigan

• Overview

  Set in Livingston County, Michigan, this is Lobdell Lake. It lies 856 feet above sea level. About 785 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Some 10 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. By surface area it heads our Livingston County listings. Some 1.2 miles away sits Argentine, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is Ann Arbor, 35 miles distant. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lobdell Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Livingston County records list bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie among the fish reported. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Lobdell Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 22°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. That is the shape of the year on Lobdell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Bennett Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Lobdell Lake in what we hold.