Tamarack Lake near Lake Orion: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Tamarack Lake belongs to Oakland County, Michigan. This is lake country bush country. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Oakland County list holds plenty of bigger water. Lake Orion sits 3.9 miles from the bank. After that come Oxford at 6 miles and Rochester at 7 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Tamarack Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Oakland County cover bluegill, black crappie and largemouth bass. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Tamarack Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 22°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. That is the shape of the year on Tamarack Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. The water borders Lost Lake Nature Park, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Green Lake sits 0.2 miles off and takes the overflow. For Tamarack Lake in particular, ask before you travel.