Rim Lake Fishing Guide, Schoolcraft County, Michigan

• Overview

  Look for Rim Lake in the Schoolcraft County part of Michigan. Land around it is pine and birch. Surface area runs to about 14 acres — small enough to read in one session. Munising lies 18 miles from the water. After that come Manistique at 20 miles and Gladstone at 31 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Rim Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Schoolcraft County, recorded fish include rainbow smelt, alewife and bloater. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Rim Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 65°F in July and bottom out at 15°F in January. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. At Rim Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Hub Lake, 0.2 miles out. Ask locally about Rim Lake if anything is unclear.