Richardson Lake near Holly: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Richardson Lake in Oakland County, Michigan. What surrounds it is lake country bush. The water measures roughly 8 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Oakland County are larger. The closest town, Holly, is 2.6 miles away. For a city, Sterling Heights is 34 miles off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Richardson Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Oakland County include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and yellow perch. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. The shape of Richardson Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 22°F to 70°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. That is the shape of the year on Richardson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Esler Lake, 0.4 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Richardson Lake for certain.