Three Lake Fishing in Marquette County, Michigan

• Overview

  Look for Three Lake in the Marquette County part of Michigan. The bank is 1,053 feet above sea level. Small at around 21 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base lies 3.5 miles from the water. Gwinn lies 7.8 miles off, Harvey another 12 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Three Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Marquette County include white sucker, yellow perch and rainbow smelt. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Three Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 15°F in January and 65°F in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It holds true on Three Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Brown Lake is 0.7 miles distant. For Three Lake in particular, ask before you travel.