Fishing Section Five Lake in Chippewa County, Michigan

• Overview

  In Michigan, Section Five Lake falls inside Chippewa County. Elevation runs to 712 feet. This is a pocket water of some 13 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest place of any size is Newberry, 23 miles away. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 198 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Section Five Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Chippewa County: rainbow smelt, bloater, lake whitefish, alewife and lake trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to Section Five Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 64°F; by January the average is down near 15°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Section Five Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Section Four Lake, 1.1 miles out. Confirm before you fish Section Five Lake.