Star Lake near Iron Mountain: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Star Lake is listed under Dickinson County, Michigan. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Iron Mountain is the closest place, 2.3 miles off. For a city, Green Bay is 92 miles off. In the same area: Moon Lake 0.4 miles away, Bass Lake at 0.4 miles, Sonnies Pond 1.5 miles away, Spring Lake at 1.8 miles and Barrens Lake 1.8 miles away. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Star Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Dickinson County, recorded fish include bluegill, walleye, yellow perch and brown trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Star Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 11°F and July at about 67°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Star Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Public data records a boat ramp half a mile out. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Moon Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Star Lake carry more weight than any list.