Town Line Lakes in Montmorency County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Town Line Lakes is set in Montmorency County, Michigan. The setting is lake country bush on every side. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Montmorency County are larger. Supplies mean a trip to Lewiston, 16 miles off. Then Gaylord, 19 miles, and Indian River, 26 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Town Line Lakes

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Town Line Lakes the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 67°F, the coldest about 17°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about early December in a typical year. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan any trip to Town Line Lakes around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Foch Lakes at 1.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Town Line Lakes as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.