Second Lake near Lake Odessa: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Barry County, Michigan, you have Second Lake. It sits in rolling bush. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Barry County standards. Lake Odessa is the closest town at 6 miles. The nearest city of size is Lansing, 27 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Second Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Across Barry County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and pink salmon. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to Second Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 22°F in January to roughly 71°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late March. Open water usually runs from late March until about mid December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Second Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, First Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Second Lake before loading the car.