Fishing at McAvoy Lake, Presque Isle County, Michigan

• Overview

  Presque Isle County in Michigan is where McAvoy Lake sits. The ground round it is rolling bush. Surface area runs to about 11 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Presque Isle County list. Rogers City at 18 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Lewiston (27 miles) and Indian River (28 miles). There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on McAvoy Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Presque Isle County include rainbow smelt, alewife, bloater and lake whitefish. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On McAvoy Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 17°F on the long-run figures. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to early December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Plan around that when you fish McAvoy Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Krauth Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at McAvoy Lake carry more weight than any list.