Rose Lake near Durand: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Rose Lake is a Shiawassee County water, Michigan side. The ground around here is pine and birch. The water measures roughly 18 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Durand, is 7.5 miles distant. Perry lies 8.5 miles off, Argentine another 11 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Rose Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass and pink salmon. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Rose Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 21°F in January to roughly 70°F in July. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. In an average year the thaw lands around early April and the freeze near mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. On Rose Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Round Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Rose Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.