Spear Lake Fishing near Lapeer, Michigan

• Overview

  Spear Lake is a Lapeer County water, Michigan side. Elevation runs to 817 feet. At about 26 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The town to know is Lapeer, 3.9 miles out. Beyond it, Davison at 6.5 miles and Barnes Lake-Millers Lake at 9.1 miles. More in the same country: McDowell Lake 0.7 miles off, Davis Lake at 1.4 miles, Skinner Lake 1.8 miles off, Horton Lake at 2.2 miles and Bronson Lake 2.2 miles off. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Spear Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Lapeer County include bluegill, largemouth bass, pink salmon, black crappie and northern pike. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Spear Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 70°F on average, January about 21°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Spear Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, McDowell Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Spear Lake in particular, ask before you travel.