Lost Lake near Indian River: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lost Lake is one of the Cheboygan County listings for Michigan. It stands 840 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 13 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Cheboygan County are larger. The nearest town is Indian River, 12 miles away. Gaylord follows at 23 miles, then Cheboygan at 23 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Cheboygan County records list yellow perch, rock bass and white sucker among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Lost Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 67°F and January reads 17°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lost Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Osmun Lake at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Lost Lake are worth checking on the day.