Sister Lakes in Lapeer County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Michigan holds Sister Lakes, in Lapeer County. The surface lies 833 feet up. Small at around 25 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Nearest town is Millington, 7 miles off. Barnes Lake-Millers Lake follows at 8 miles, then Davison at 11 miles. Also worth knowing: Van Natter Lake within 1.1 miles, Gawdy Lake some 1.7 miles off, Lake Henson within 1.7 miles, Otter Lake some 2 miles off and Mud Lake within 2.4 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Sister Lakes

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Lapeer County include bluegill, largemouth bass and pink salmon. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Sister Lakes that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 21°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. On Sister Lakes the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Van Natter Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Sister Lakes before loading the car.