Tamarock Lake Fishing in Barry County, Michigan

• Overview

  Tamarock Lake belongs to Barry County, Michigan. The water sits 820 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 16 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The town to know is Lake Odessa, 5.7 miles out. It is 25 miles to Lansing, the nearest city. Others worth noting: Lookingglass Lake 0.2 miles, 0.4 miles away is Durk Lake, Saubee Lake 0.4 miles, 0.4 miles away is Lost Lake and Hart Lake 0.6 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Tamarock Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Barry County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and pink salmon. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Tamarock Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 71°F and January at 22°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Winter locks it down, and late March brings it back. Ice clears near late March and comes back about mid December in a typical year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Tamarock Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. Tamarack Lake State Game Area runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lookingglass Lake, 0.2 miles out. None of that is settled for Tamarock Lake in what we hold.