Fishing Unity Lake Number 2 in Jackson County, Missouri

• Overview

  Jackson County in Missouri is where Unity Lake Number 2 sits. The surface lies 889 feet up. The nearest place of any size is Lee's Summit, 3.3 miles away. The big place round here is Independence, 9.3 miles distant. Alternatives close at hand: Unity Lake Number One within 0.6 miles, Lakewood Lake sits 2.5 miles out, Prairie Lee Lake within 3.7 miles, Shady Lake sits 3.7 miles out and Lake Jacomo Marina within 3.9 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Unity Lake Number 2

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Survey and observation records for Jackson County include bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and common carp. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. This water fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 27°F in January up to 78°F in July. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect this water to follow that timing. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Recorded parking is 0.9 miles off, far enough to travel light. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Unity Lake Number One at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on this water before loading the car.