Ward Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Shiawassee County in Michigan is where Ward Lake sits. The surface lies 866 feet up. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Shiawassee County are larger. Perry is the closest place, 2.1 miles off. Williamston lies 8 miles off, Laingsburg another 8.3 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Ward Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Shiawassee County cover bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, pink salmon and yellow perch. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Work Ward Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 21°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. The season between ice runs from about early April to mid December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Ward Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Pickerel Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Ward Lake before loading the car.