Ross Lake Fishing near Newberry, Michigan

• Overview

  Luce County in Michigan is where Ross Lake sits. This is rolling bush ground. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Newberry, is 14 miles distant. Beyond it, Manistique at 43 miles and Munising at 44 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout. It holds up in poor weather better than open water does.

• Where to Fish on Ross Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Luce County records list yellow perch, white sucker, walleye, pink salmon and rock bass among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Take Ross Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 64°F in July and bottoms out near 16°F in January. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around early December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. The season on Ross Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Wolf Lake sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Ross Lake may have changed since it was mapped.