Lost Lake Fishing near Newberry, Michigan

• Overview

  Set in Chippewa County, Lost Lake is a Michigan water. This is rolling bush ground. Surface area runs to about 4 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Chippewa County list. Nearest town is Newberry, 25 miles off. It is 191 miles to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Chippewa County, recorded fish include rainbow smelt, bloater, lake whitefish and alewife. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Lost Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 64°F and January about 14°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lost Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. West Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Lost Lake carry more weight than any list.