Reeds Lake Fishing in Kent County, Michigan

• Overview

  Within Kent County, Michigan, you have Reeds Lake. Elevation runs to 728 feet. Surface area runs to roughly 288 acres, so plan for one area rather than the whole. At about 3.7 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. On our Kent County list it sits near the top for size. East Grand Rapids sits 0.7 miles from the bank. Grand Rapids lies 3.4 miles off, Wyoming another 5.7 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Reeds Lake

  Our records give 52 ft, so you have a figure to work from. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Kent County include bluegill, rock bass, johnny darter and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Reeds Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 23°F on the long-run figures. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late March. On average, late March opens the water and mid December closes it again. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Anyone fishing Reeds Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  This one is recorded as open to the public. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Launch at Canoe and Kayak Launch, half a mile from the water. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Fisk Lake, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Where Reeds Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.