Fishing Tacoma Lake in Montcalm County, Michigan

• Overview

  In Michigan, Tacoma Lake falls inside Montcalm County. The setting is rolling bush. Roughly 25 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Nearest place of any size is Lakeview, 8.5 miles away. It is 32 miles to Grand Rapids, the nearest city. Near neighbours: West Lake a touch under 0.3 miles, Spring Lake 0.7 miles, Dutchman Lakes a touch under 0.9 miles, Simmons Lake 1.2 miles and Sawdust Lake a touch under 1.6 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Tacoma Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Montcalm County include bluegill, largemouth bass, white sucker, johnny darter and pink salmon. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Tacoma Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 21°F on the long-run figures. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That shapes the year on Tacoma Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. This sits inside Langston State Game Area, so read the reserve notices first. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. West Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Tacoma Lake before loading the car.