Spur Pool, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Spur Pool belongs to Schoolcraft County, Michigan. The land about it is mixed forest. Around 83 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 4.4 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. It is low-lying compared with other Michigan water we list. The nearest town is Manistique, 22 miles away. After that come Newberry at 28 miles and Munising at 30 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Spur Pool

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across Schoolcraft County, recorded fish include rainbow smelt, alewife and bloater. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Spur Pool where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 15°F in January to roughly 65°F in July. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about early December in an average year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Spur Pool.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, C-Two Pool is 2.4 miles off. Check the position at Spur Pool before loading the car.