Pothole Lake Fishing in Alger County, Michigan

• Overview

  Pothole Lake stands in Alger County, Michigan. It stands 938 feet above sea level. For supplies, Newberry is 31 miles out. Green Bay sits 172 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Nearest other option: Lavender Lake lies 0.2 miles on, Panther Lake sits 0.5 miles out, Moccasin Lake lies 0.6 miles on, Fox Lake sits 0.9 miles out and Buck Lake lies 1.2 miles on. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Pothole Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Alger County include yellow perch, rainbow smelt, northern pike and white sucker. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Pothole Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 64°F and January reads 17°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Pothole Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Lavender Lake is 0.2 miles distant. Confirm access to Pothole Lake locally before you travel.