Sullivan Lakes near Chelsea: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Sullivan Lakes belongs to Washtenaw County, Michigan. It lies 922 feet above sea level. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Washtenaw County list. For supplies, Chelsea is 5.3 miles out. Pinckney is 6.4 miles and Stockbridge 8.1 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Sullivan Lakes

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Washtenaw County cover bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass and black crappie. The county list is broader than any single water. On Sullivan Lakes the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 22°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late March. Ice usually gives way near late March, and forms again about mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Sullivan Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Burkhart Lake, 0.7 miles away. Ask locally about Sullivan Lakes if anything is unclear.