Chandlers Lake near Skidway Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Ogemaw County end of Michigan holds Chandlers Lake. This is mixed forest country. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Start from Skidway Lake, 3.9 miles down the road. After that come West Branch at 9.4 miles and Standish at 15 miles. Within a short drive: Norway Lake roughly 3.7 miles, Forest Lake out at 3.8 miles, Turtle Lake roughly 3.9 miles, Bush Lake out at 4 miles and Skidway Lake roughly 4 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Chandlers Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Ogemaw County include bluegill, rock bass and pink salmon. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Chandlers Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 68°F and January near 18°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly mid December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan any trip to Chandlers Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Norway Lake is 3.7 miles distant. What applies at Chandlers Lake may have changed since it was mapped.