Lake Ann, MI

[JGD]

My family and I are going to be in the lake ann area at the end of June. I hope to get in a little fishing. I’ll be fishing from the bank or at most a kayak. Never been to this area before but seems to be a lot of lakes around. Anyone got some advice on what to expect or what places to hit or stay away from? 
 

Let’s  hear it from the Michiganers. Thanks, John.

[MIbassyaker]

Is it this Lake Ann?

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/Publications/pdfs/ForestsLandWater/INLAND_LAKE_MAPS/BENZIE/LAKE_ANN.PDF

 

Not familiar with it, but looks similar to other mixed-species lakes up in that area, with smallies around the sand/gravel areas,  largemouths around weeds.  Should be in post-spawn.

 

 

[JGD]

Yes that’s the one. Thanks for the map. Looks pretty deep.

 

John

[softwateronly]

A little finer grain compared to the dnr map...

 

https://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=en#boating/mapOptions@13&key=uq|oGtu~jO

 

If fishing up north is new to you, many lakes' best spots are deep weedlines.  I'd look at areas I could reach from shore that get 15-20 fow.

 

scott

[JGD]

Thanks guys. Yes, although I was in Michigan a long time ago on business, this is my first vacation there. The type of fishing will be brand new to me but I look forward to it. Thanks for the tips.

 

John

[greatlakes3dp]

Do you know of any spots around lake Ann that aren’t private and can be fished by the shore (no boat). Thanks! 

[softwateronly]

I don't, sorry.  My lake is 3+hrs south of you at the Michigan/Indiana border and I rarely get north.  Shore fishing is always tough for me, I have to change my mindset a bit and commit to the best 2-3 looking spots for at least 4 hours, but I know others do better just always covering water.  

 

scott

[MIbassyaker]

On 8/4/2024 at 1:14 PM, greatlakes3dp said:

Do you know of any spots around lake Ann that aren’t private and can be fished by the shore (no boat). Thanks! 

 

I don't have any inside intel about any spots in this area, but if you look up Lake Ann on google maps, you'll see there is a township park on the north side with some lakefront shoreline, as well as a State Forest campground on the West side near the boat launch. You could check those out.

[Umphreak]

Any update to report? I was on lake Ann a couple years ago on a fishing trip in the area. It was pre-spawn and we saw an insane amount of 4-6lb smallmouth cruising shallow but wouldn’t bite. I’ve been dreaming if going back to chase those big smallmouth ever since