Stewart Lake Fishing near Holly, Michigan

• Overview

  Set in Oakland County, Stewart Lake is a Michigan water. The surface lies 955 feet up. Around 33 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The bank runs about 1.2 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Some 4.6 miles away sits Holly, the nearest settlement. Ortonville is 5.7 miles away, with Goodrich at 7 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Stewart Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Oakland County include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Stewart Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 22°F to 70°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. On Stewart Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Public data records a pier about 100 yards out. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Facilities include toilets around 170 yards from here. Sort the permit out before you load the car. The nearest alternative is Simpson Lake, 0.7 miles out. For Stewart Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.