Weary Lake in Ontonagon County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Weary Lake lies in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It stands 1,342 feet above sea level. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is high ground by Michigan standards. Head to Wakefield, 17 miles away, for anything you forgot. Beyond it, Bessemer at 22 miles and Ontonagon at 24 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Weary Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Ontonagon County records list yellow perch, pink salmon, walleye and brook trout among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Weary Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 65°F and January near 11°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. At Weary Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. 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. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Pendock Pond at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Weary Lake if anything is unclear.