Fishing North Lakes in Shiawassee County, Michigan

• Overview

  Look for North Lakes in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It sits at 830 feet above sea level. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Shiawassee County. Perry is the closest town at 1.6 miles. For a city, Lansing is 19 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on North Lakes

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Shiawassee County include bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, pink salmon and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At North Lakes the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 21°F on the long-run figures. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice-out usually falls in early April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about mid December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. It holds true on North Lakes more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Hickory Lake, 2.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at North Lakes carry more weight than any list.