Fishing at Mann Lake, Montcalm County, Michigan

• Overview

  Mann Lake lies in Montcalm County, in Michigan. It sits at 823 feet above sea level. The nearest town is Stanton, 4.9 miles away. The nearest city of size is Grand Rapids, 35 miles away. Not far off: Hisington Lake near enough 0.4 miles, 0.6 miles out stands Mitchell Lake, Rosa Lake near enough 0.6 miles, 0.9 miles out stands Pearl Lake and Lampman Lake near enough 1.1 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Mann Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Montcalm County cover bluegill, largemouth bass, white sucker and johnny darter. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read Mann Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 21°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It holds true on Mann Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is a ramp at Pearl Lake Park Boat Launch, half a mile out. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. This lies within protected land, so the rules will be stricter than usual. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Hisington Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. For Mann Lake in particular, ask before you travel.