Sullivan Lake near Fenton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Sullivan Lake lies within the bounds of Oakland County, Michigan. Beyond the shoreline you have pine and birch. Around 26 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The nearest place of any size is Fenton, 3.1 miles away. Ann Arbor sits 33 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Sullivan Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth 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. Reported across Oakland County: bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Sullivan Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 22°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Sullivan Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Denton Lake, 0.8 miles away. Confirm access to Sullivan Lake locally before you travel.