Mallard Lake Fishing in Gogebic County, Michigan

• Overview

  Mallard Lake belongs to Gogebic County, Michigan. Beyond the shoreline you have pine and birch. It runs to roughly 177 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The perimeter runs near 4.6 miles, so plan the walk before you start. Few waters listed in Gogebic County are bigger. The closest town, Iron River, is 20 miles away. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 131 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mallard Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Gogebic County: bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Fish Mallard Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 64°F, the coldest about 10°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. The open-water window runs from around late April to about late November in an average year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Mallard Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Club Lake at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Mallard Lake in what we hold.