Morrison Lake near Coldwater: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Branch County, Michigan, sits Morrison Lake. It lies 925 feet above sea level. Roughly 295 acres of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. Size puts it in the front rank of our Branch County list. Coldwater sits 3.6 miles from the bank. Union City follows at 7.7 miles, then Quincy at 8.1 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Morrison Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Branch County: bluegill, largemouth bass and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Take Morrison Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 22°F in January. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. In an average year the thaw lands around late March and the freeze near mid December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Time your trip to Morrison Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Randall Lake Boat Launch provides a boat ramp about half a mile away. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Randall Lake, 1.1 miles away. The position on Morrison Lake is worth confirming on the day.