Fishing at Twin Lake, Gratiot County, Michigan

• Overview

  Twin Lake is set in Gratiot County, Michigan. The bank is 801 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 12 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest place of any size is Edmore, 8.6 miles away. Alma is 11 miles away, with Stanton at 12 miles. Others worth noting: Deaner Lake some 1 mile off, Robbins Lake within 1.9 miles, Bass Lake some 3.3 miles off, Rock Lake within 4.1 miles and Lake Steven some 4.5 miles off. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Gratiot County include johnny darter, white sucker, rainbow darter and blackside darter. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Twin Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 70°F and January near 20°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. In an average year the thaw lands around early April and the freeze near mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Expect Twin Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Deaner Lake, 1 mile out. Rules at Twin Lake are worth checking on the day.