Marsh Creek Pool near Manistique: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Marsh Creek Pool is listed under Schoolcraft County, Michigan. This is rolling bush ground. At some 458 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. You are looking at roughly 6.1 miles of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. It ranks high for size among our Schoolcraft County listings. The nearest place of any size is Manistique, 18 miles away. It is 149 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Marsh Creek Pool

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records held for Schoolcraft County cover rainbow smelt, alewife, bloater and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read Marsh Creek Pool before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 65°F for July and 15°F for January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Marsh Creek Pool runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Delta Creek Pool, 2 miles out. Signs at Marsh Creek Pool carry more weight than any list.