School Lake near Greilickville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  School Lake falls in Leelanau County, part of Michigan. It lies 604 feet above sea level. With some 180 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Ground here is low by Michigan standards. The nearest place of any size is Greilickville, 15 miles away. Green Bay is the closest city, 109 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on School Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Leelanau County records list alewife, rock bass, yellow perch and Chinook salmon among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take School Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 68°F at the top of summer and 21°F at the bottom of winter. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near mid December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to School Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. A toilet block sits half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Bass Lake, 0.6 miles out. Check the position on School Lake before loading the car.