Vaughn Lake Fishing in Alcona County, Michigan

• Overview

  Vaughn Lake sits within Alcona County in Michigan. Height above sea level is 909 feet. It measures about 117 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 1.8 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Few waters listed in Alcona County are bigger. Sand Lake is the closest place, 15 miles off. Hubbard Lake is 18 miles and Mio 21 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Vaughn Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Alcona County include white sucker, rock bass and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Vaughn Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 18°F in January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. On Vaughn Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Little Bear Lake, 1.1 miles away. Check the position on Vaughn Lake before loading the car.