Mallow Lake Fishing in Saint Joseph County, Michigan

• Overview

  Mallow Lake lies in Saint Joseph County, in Michigan. The bank is 889 feet above sea level. Some 6.3 miles away sits Bronson, the nearest settlement. Fort Wayne is the closest city, 47 miles away. Also within reach: Fish Lake sits 0.5 miles out, Royer Lake 0.6 miles away, Long Noble Lake sits 1 mile out, Round Lake 1.5 miles away and Honey Lake sits 1.9 miles out. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Mallow Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Saint Joseph County: bluegill, largemouth bass and yellow perch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Mallow Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 72°F; by January the average is down near 22°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Once it clears, about late March, the fishing comes on quickly. On average, late March opens the water and mid December closes it again. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Mallow Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Fish Lake at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Mallow Lake is worth confirming on the day.