Fishing at Lookingglass Lake, Barry County, Michigan

• Overview

  Lookingglass Lake is a Barry County water, Michigan side. The country here is pine and birch. About 13 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Lake Odessa is the closest town at 5.7 miles. Nashville lies 9.4 miles off, Portland another 12 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lookingglass Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Barry County include bluegill, largemouth bass and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Lookingglass Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 22°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. Climate averages put the opening at about late March and the closing near mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. At Lookingglass Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. 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. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Lost Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lookingglass Lake carry more weight than any list.