Stony Lake Fishing in Mecosta County, Michigan

• Overview

  Stony Lake lies within the bounds of Mecosta County, Michigan. Height above sea level is 1,030 feet. The water measures roughly 20 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Some 7.1 miles away sits Lake Isabella, the nearest settlement. Canadian Lakes is 9.6 miles away, with Lakeview at 16 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Stony 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. Fish documented in Mecosta County include bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass and black crappie. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Stony Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 69°F, the coldest about 19°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan around that when you fish Stony Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Lake Twentyeight, 0.6 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Stony Lake for certain.