Pierce Lake near Imlay City: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Michigan holds Pierce Lake, in Lapeer County. The ground around here is rolling bush. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lapeer County. Nearest town is Imlay City, 4.3 miles off. Further out sit Almont (7 miles) and Lapeer (9.7 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Pierce Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Lapeer County include bluegill, largemouth bass and pink salmon. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. At Pierce Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 22°F in January and 70°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. The open-water window runs from around early April to about mid December in an average year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Pierce Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Cluebine Lake, 0.5 miles away. Rules at Pierce Lake are worth checking on the day.