Shaw Lake in Shiawassee County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Shaw Lake stands in Shiawassee County, Michigan. Height above sea level is 837 feet. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The town to know is Argentine, 3.4 miles out. The big place round here is Lansing, 33 miles distant. Round about: Mud Lake 0.6 miles off, Lillie Lake at 0.7 miles, McKane Lake 1.4 miles off, Myers Lake at 1.4 miles and Rider Lake 1.6 miles off. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Shaw Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Across Shiawassee County, recorded fish include bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, pink salmon and yellow perch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Take Shaw Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 70°F in July and bottom out at 21°F in January. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near mid December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Expect Shaw Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Mud Lake at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Shaw Lake.