Whitmore Lake, Michigan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Whitmore Lake lies within the bounds of Gogebic County, Michigan. The bank gives way to lake country bush. It is pond-in-a-field scale, with the far bank a short lob away. On size it sits at the modest end of our Gogebic County list. Eagle River lies 27 miles from the water. It is 138 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Whitmore Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Gogebic County, recorded fish include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and white sucker. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Whitmore Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 9°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan around that when you fish Whitmore Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Crazy Bear Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Whitmore Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.