CARTER LAKE AT THELMA SPENCER PARK

Fishing Weather Hydrology
November 21, 2024

SUMMARY

Carter Lake, located within the Thelma Spencer Park Fishing Area in Michigan, is known for its diverse fish population, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and northern pike. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using live bait or soft plastic baits, and fishing around weed beds and underwater structures. The best time of year to visit for fishing is during the spring and fall seasons, when temperatures range from 50-70°F.

FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.

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Watershed River Levels

25

Cubic Feet Per Second

500

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Cubic Feet Per Second

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Point of Interest

Arthur Basse Park

Arthur Basse Park

Arthur Basse Park is a beautiful 20-acre park situated in the city of Clinton Township, Michigan. It is a popular destination for visitors of all ages, and there are several good reasons to visit. One of the main attractions of the park is its stunning natural beauty, which includes lush greenery, a serene lake, and walking trails that are perfect for a leisurely stroll. The park has several points of interest that visitors should not miss, including a large playground area, a pavilion for picnics and parties, and a fishing pier that extends out over the lake. There is also ...