Molasses River Flooding Number Two Fishing in Gladwin County, Michigan

• Overview

  Michigan holds Molasses River Flooding Number Two, in Gladwin County. Elevation runs to 758 feet. It measures about 47 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Shoreline comes to about 1.2 miles, small enough to learn in a day. The town to know is Skidway Lake, 12 miles out. Further out sit West Branch (14 miles) and Gladwin (14 miles). A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Molasses River Flooding Number Two

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Reported across Gladwin County: bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, northern pike and pink salmon. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to Molasses River Flooding Number Two should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 68°F for July and 19°F for January. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. That shapes the year on Molasses River Flooding Number Two.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Secord Lake at 6.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Molasses River Flooding Number Two as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.