Double Lake in Montmorency County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Double Lake is set in Montmorency County, Michigan. Elevation runs to 1,329 feet. At 15 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Lewiston sits 6.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Gaylord is 17 miles away, with Mio at 24 miles. Other water within reach: Lunden Lake 1.1 miles, Gaylanta Lake at about 1.6 miles, Adams Lake 2.3 miles, Gingell Lake at about 2.5 miles and Traverse Lakes 2.7 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Double Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Montmorency County include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike and rock bass. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Double Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 66°F and January reads 16°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. That shapes the year on Double Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Lunden Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Double Lake if anything is unclear.