Lost Lake Fishing near Greilickville, Michigan

• Overview

  Lost Lake stands in Benzie County, Michigan. The water sits 827 feet up. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Benzie County are larger. Start from Greilickville, 11 miles down the road. Beyond it, Traverse City at 11 miles and Kingsley at 16 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Benzie County include yellow perch, rock bass and smallmouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Lost Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 68°F, the coldest about 20°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. From about mid April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Expect Lost Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Lake Dubonnet, 1.2 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Lost Lake.