Winkler Pond Fishing near Rochester, Michigan

• Overview

  This water sits in Oakland County, Michigan. Height above sea level is 781 feet. Surface area is around 29 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Shoreline comes to about 1.2 miles, small enough to learn in a day. The closest town, Rochester, is 2.7 miles away. Shelby lies 4.2 miles off, Rochester Hills another 4.4 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Winkler Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Oakland County records list bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and yellow perch among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. On Winkler Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 71°F and January near 23°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late March. The water is typically free of ice between late March and mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Winkler Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A boat ramp sits about 0.9 miles from the water. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Stony Creek Lake, 1.2 miles away. Confirm before you fish Winkler Pond.