Fishing Mickey Lake in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

• Overview

  Mickey Lake lies in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Country round the bank runs to pine and birch. Surface area is around 59 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The edge runs 1.4 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. For supplies, Greilickville is 7.2 miles out. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 112 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Mickey Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Grand Traverse County: rock bass, yellow perch and white sucker. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Mickey Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 20°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. From about mid April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mickey Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Whelock Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Mickey Lake carry more weight than any list.