Fishing Lumberjack Lake in Gogebic County, Michigan

• Overview

  Look for Lumberjack Lake in Gogebic County, Michigan. The bank is 1,706 feet above sea level. Small at around 21 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Michigan listings. The closest town, Eagle River, is 24 miles away. Then Iron River, 26 miles, and Stambaugh, Iron River, 27 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lumberjack Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Gogebic County cover bluegill, yellow perch and walleye. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Lumberjack Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 65°F; the cold one sits at 9°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lumberjack Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Schneider Lake, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Lumberjack Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.