Locust Pond in Ontonagon County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Locust Pond lies within the bounds of Ontonagon County, Michigan. The bank is 1,657 feet above sea level. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is high ground by Michigan standards. The nearest town is Iron River, 26 miles away. It is 136 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Locust Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Reported across Ontonagon County: yellow perch, pink salmon and walleye. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of Locust Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 10°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan around that when you fish Locust Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Buckeye Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Locust Pond should be assumed from this page alone.