Burt Lake
- Easy
- difficulty
- May–Sep
- best months
Burt Lake is a fishing lake in Michigan, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and located about 2 miles from the town of Elmhurst. It is an easy outing, and its setting close to town makes it a straightforward stop for anglers. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Pellston show July highs around 79°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Paddlers can find the Maple River about 2 miles away, and Mullett Lake, another fishing lake, lies roughly 8 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Plumber's Helper Fishing Charter Service4 mi away
- Big Bear Adventures6 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Burt Lake
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
27° / 9°
15 wet
Feb
29° / 7°
11 wet
Mar
38° / 15°
11 wet
Apr
52° / 27°
11 wet
May
66° / 38°
11 wet
Jun
76° / 48°
10 wet
Jul
79° / 53°
10 wet
Aug
78° / 52°
10 wet
Sep
70° / 44°
12 wet
Oct
57° / 35°
15 wet
Nov
44° / 27°
15 wet
Dec
33° / 18°
15 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pellston Rgnl Ap, MI, 8.5 mi away at 705 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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