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Fishing Upper Woodcock Lake: what the data says
32-acre lake near Benzie County. The lake tops out around 45 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Rock Bass fishing at Upper Woodcock Lake
Start shallow in spring: rock bass sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 12 to 30 ft. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for rock bass in summer. Best bite is the evening. Summer baits: a ned rig (small) or a marabou jig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | 1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 5 to 20 ft | dusk | Ned rig (small), Marabou jig |
| Fall | 8 to 22 ft | midday | Small tube jig, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 12 to 30 ft | midday | Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 45 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 38 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 19 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 15 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 10 ft
Common questions
How deep is Upper Woodcock Lake?
Upper Woodcock Lake is about 45 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Upper Woodcock Lake?
Anglers target rock bass on Upper Woodcock Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Upper Woodcock Lake?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for rock bass in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Upper Woodcock Lake?
For rock bass, the summer bite is best in the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Bronson Lake · Ann, Lake · Herendeene Lake · Stevens Lake · Lime Lake · Bellows Lake
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