Fishing Upper Lakeville Lake in Oakland County, Michigan

• Overview

  Upper Lakeville Lake falls in Oakland County, part of Michigan. Country round the bank runs to rolling bush. With some 30 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Oxford is the closest place, 5.9 miles off. The big place round here is Sterling Heights, 19 miles distant. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Upper Lakeville Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Oakland County include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Upper Lakeville Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 70°F for July and 22°F for January. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That shapes the year on Upper Lakeville Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. A camping area sits within 0.9 miles of here. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Shadow Lake is 0.2 miles distant. For Upper Lakeville Lake in particular, ask before you travel.