Reddy Lake near Cadillac: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Missaukee County, Michigan, is where Reddy Lake sits. Elevation runs to 1,263 feet. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Missaukee County. The closest town, Cadillac, is 5.5 miles away. Further out sit Manton (6.3 miles) and Kingsley (20 miles). This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Reddy Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name white sucker, johnny darter and brook trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The near bank of Reddy Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 67°F for July and 18°F for January. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It holds true on Reddy Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Bullhead Lake is 0.3 miles distant. Rules at Reddy Lake are worth checking on the day.