Partridge Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Partridge Lake in the Gogebic County part of Michigan. The water sits 1,716 feet up. At roughly 12 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It sits higher than most water we list in Michigan. You are 23 miles from Eagle River. Beyond it, Iron River at 34 miles and Wakefield at 34 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Partridge Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Gogebic County records list bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and white sucker among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Work Partridge Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 9°F in January up to 65°F in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Plan any trip to Partridge Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Pats Lake, 0.9 miles out. Signs at Partridge Lake carry more weight than any list.