Stevenson Lake in Kent County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Stevenson Lake belongs to Kent County, Michigan. Elevation runs to 774 feet. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Kent County standards. The closest town, Sparta, is 4.3 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Grand Rapids, 9.9 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Stevenson Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Kent County include bluegill, rock bass, johnny darter, largemouth bass and black crappie. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Stevenson Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 70°F for July and 22°F for January. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. At Stevenson Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Baumhoff Lake is 0.8 miles distant. Check the position at Stevenson Lake before loading the car.