Morris Lake Fishing Guide, Gogebic County, Michigan

• Overview

  Morris Lake sits in Gogebic County, out in Michigan. What surrounds it is rolling bush. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Compared with other Michigan water on our list, it sits high. Wakefield at 25 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 140 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Morris 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. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Gogebic County names bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Morris Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 65°F in July and bottoms out near 9°F in January. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. The open-water window runs from around late April to about late November in an average year. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Plan around that when you fish Morris Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Raspberry Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Morris Lake as something to verify.