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Ford Lake (MI)

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Dec 21, 2025

Species

Smallmouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

4 Fishing Reports

34 Followers

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Fishing Reports

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Jake P
Bronze Ambassador
3/13/24
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Winter
- Technique
  Bladed Jigs
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Water Temperature
  46°
Fish holding in 10-15’ mostly. Couple on the points with laydowns. This guy was in 3’ of water and smacked the chatterbait on initial retrieve. Water is still really dirty. Northern end had spots around 48 degrees, but the lake averaged closer to 44 as on 3/13. South end of the lake had a lot of chasers but no takers. No luck on the jerkbait, suggest downsizing presentations.
Michiganangler
Silver Ambassador
4/18/25
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Crankbaits 0-6'
- Structure
  Ledges
- Forage
  Bluegill
- Water Temperature
  53°
Slow cranking off of submerged brush
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
11/5/23
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Winter
- Technique
  Blade Baits
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Perch
- Water Temperature
  51°
Working deep points with damiki vaults and jiggin raps. Smallies and walleye ARE cooperating!!! Good luck!!

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