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Rating depth structure for longnose gar.
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295-acre lake near Branch County. The lake tops out around 50 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
On the chart, Morrison Lake draws 314 acres inside 3.7 miles of shoreline. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 40% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. The basin spans about 1.1 mi end to end and 0.7 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Branch County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Randall Lake, 1 mi south of here.
Start shallow in spring: longnose gar sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 1 to 12 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 25 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for longnose gar in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around midday and the evening. Throw a rope lure or a small white spinner until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Rope lure (hookless nylon), Inline spinner (slow) |
| Summer | 1 to 12 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Rope lure, Small white spinner |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Rope lure, Small jerkbait (pause-heavy) |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (50 ft) |
Morrison Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 50 ft down.
Access data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — community-mapped launches. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Michigan waters are set by the Michigan DNR — and special regulations can apply to Morrison Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Michigan fishing regulations →
Morrison Lake is about 50 ft (15 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target longnose gar on Morrison Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for longnose gar in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For longnose gar, the summer bite is best in midday and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Morrison Lake is regulated by the Michigan DNR. Check the official Michigan regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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See how Morrison Lake stacks up: best longnose gar lakes in Michigan
More water nearby: Branch County fishing maps (14 charts). Browse all Michigan fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.