Spring Lake Fishing Guide, Mecosta County, Michigan

• Overview

  Michigan holds Spring Lake, in Mecosta County. The setting is rolling bush. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. 7.6 miles away sits Canadian Lakes, the nearest town. After that come Big Rapids at 10 miles and Lake Isabella at 14 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Spring Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Mecosta County cover bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass, black crappie and northern pike. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Spring Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 69°F, the coldest about 19°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. The season between ice runs from about early April to mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Spring Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Jehnsen Lake is 1.1 miles off. What applies at Spring Lake may have changed since it was mapped.