Sturgeon Lake Fishing in Saint Joseph County, Michigan

• Overview

  Within Saint Joseph County, Michigan, you have Sturgeon Lake. The water sits 830 feet up. At about 193 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The perimeter runs near 4.3 miles, so plan the walk before you start. On our Saint Joseph County list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Colon, is 0.8 miles away. South Bend sits 52 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Sturgeon Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Saint Joseph County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. Sturgeon Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 22°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late March. The season between ice runs from about late March to mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. At Sturgeon Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Sturgeon Lake Boat Launch provides a boat ramp about half a mile away. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Adams Lake at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Sturgeon Lake should be assumed from this page alone.