Ribble Lake Fishing Guide, Montmorency County, Michigan

• Overview

  Montmorency County, Michigan, is where Ribble Lake sits. It stands 827 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 22 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. 19 miles away sits Rogers City, the nearest town. Lewiston is 26 miles and Alpena 28 miles. Within a short drive: Lost Lake 0.3 miles, Long Lake Pond at 3.2 miles, Bedore Lake 3.3 miles, Cranberry Lake at 3.4 miles and Moores Lake 3.4 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Ribble Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Montmorency County include largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. The county list is broader than any single water. Take Ribble Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 67°F in July and bottom out at 18°F in January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. The season on Ribble Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Lost Lake, 0.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Ribble Lake carry more weight than any list.