Strewins Lake in Barry County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Strewins Lake sits within Barry County in Michigan. It sits in pine and birch. At 18 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Level Park-Oak Park at 5 miles is the nearest place to stop. South Gull Lake lies 5 miles off, Stony Point another 7.5 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Strewins Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Barry County records list bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and pink salmon among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work Strewins Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 22°F on the long-run figures. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. Open water usually runs from late March until about mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Anyone fishing Strewins Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. 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. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Purdy Lake, 0.6 miles out. Signs at Strewins Lake carry more weight than any list.