West Town Corner Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Montmorency County, Michigan, is where West Town Corner Lake sits. Land around it is mixed forest. Surface area runs to about 10 acres — small enough to read in one session. For a base, Lewiston sits 16 miles out. After that come Gaylord at 21 miles and Indian River at 27 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on West Town Corner Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Montmorency County include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, rock bass and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Work West Town Corner Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 17°F in January up to 67°F in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on West Town Corner Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping shows a jetty some 110 yards off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. East Town Corner Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Where West Town Corner Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.