Loon Lake Fishing near Sand Lake, Michigan

• Overview

  Loon Lake lies within the bounds of Iosco County, Michigan. The ground around here is pine and birch. This is sizeable water at about 405 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. Shoreline length is close to 3.9 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. Few waters listed in Iosco County are bigger. The closest town, Sand Lake, is 9.3 miles distant. After that come Tawas City at 18 miles and East Tawas at 19 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Loon Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Iosco County records list rock bass, bluegill, pink salmon, largemouth bass and northern pike among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Loon Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 68°F and January near 18°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early April. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at mid December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Time your trip to Loon Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. The water borders Loon Lake Nature Park, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Mud Lake is 0.8 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Loon Lake for certain.