McMullen Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  McMullen Lake lies in Montmorency County, Michigan. This is mixed forest country. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. On size it sits at the modest end of our Montmorency County list. The nearest town is Lewiston, 2.8 miles away. Further out sit Gaylord (18 miles) and Mio (21 miles). Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on McMullen Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, rock bass and yellow perch. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to McMullen Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 67°F and January near 16°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near early December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. McMullen Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Little Crystal Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at McMullen Lake are worth checking on the day.