Martiny Lake Fishing near Lake Isabella, Michigan

• Overview

  Martiny Lake is a Mecosta County water, in Michigan. It lies 991 feet above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Isabella, 11 miles away. Grand Rapids is the closest city, 58 miles away. Not far off: Tubbs Lake at 1.1 miles, Diamond Lake just 1.1 miles, Mud Lake at 1.4 miles, Dogfish Lake just 1.7 miles and Lost Lake at 1.8 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Martiny Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. County-wide records name bluegill, largemouth bass and rock bass. The county list is broader than any single water. At Martiny Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 19°F to 69°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It holds true on Martiny Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Winchester Dam Boat Launch is the mapped launch, some 100 yards from here. Overnight stays are possible about 0.9 miles out, where camping is mapped. There is a toilet block some 130 yards out. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Tubbs Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Martiny Lake as something to verify.