Town Line Lake near Evart: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Mecosta County in Michigan is where Town Line Lake sits. It sits at 1,093 feet above sea level. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The town to know is Evart, 8 miles out. Lake Isabella is 15 miles and Big Rapids 15 miles. What else is close: Lifter Lake just 1 mile, Jacks Lake within 1.4 miles, Browns Lake just 1.5 miles, Rattail Lakes within 1.7 miles and Emerald Lake just 2.1 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Town Line Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Mecosta County cover bluegill, largemouth bass and rock bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Town Line Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 68°F and January near 19°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Ice-out usually falls in early April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Town Line Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lifter Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Town Line Lake in what we hold.