Fishing at Regan Lake, Marquette County, Michigan

• Overview

  In Michigan, Regan Lake falls inside Marquette County. The bank gives way to lake country bush. Negaunee is the closest town at 14 miles. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 139 miles away. Water in the same corner: Third Bass Lake a shade over 0.5 miles, Second Bass Lake after 0.9 miles, First Bass Lake a shade over 1.1 miles, Saux Head Lake after 3.8 miles and Bear Lake a shade over 4.1 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Regan Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Marquette County records list white sucker, yellow perch, rainbow smelt, smallmouth bass and northern pike among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Regan Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 65°F; the cold one sits at 17°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Regan Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Third Bass Lake is 0.5 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Regan Lake.