McDermott Lake Fishing Guide, Allegan County, Michigan

• Overview

  McDermott Lake is listed under Allegan County, Michigan. What surrounds it is pine and birch. Ground here is low by Michigan standards. Wayland sits 6.8 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Allegan follows at 9.3 miles, then Byron Center at 12 miles. Within easy reach: East Lake after 0.4 miles, Leggett Lake sits 0.5 miles out, Three Corner Lake after 1.1 miles, Shipp Lake sits 1.2 miles out and Cady Lake after 1.7 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on McDermott Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. 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. Allegan County records list alewife, rainbow smelt, yellow perch and bloater among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read McDermott Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 22°F on the long-run figures. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. On average, late March opens the water and mid December closes it again. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to McDermott Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, East Lake is 0.4 miles off. The position on McDermott Lake is worth confirming on the day.