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Reeds Lake

πŸ“ Kent County, Michigan

Reeds Lake is a fishing water in Kent County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

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Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked May 16, 2023 Hybrid Sunfish, 3.5 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Reeds Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C+
56/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 16, 2023
Last: May 16, 2023
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
9 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Reeds Lake Today

Fall fish at Reeds Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Reeds Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Reeds Lake

Combined bite activity across all 34 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
Hybrid SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
1 Stocking events
100 Fish stocked
1 Species
1264d Since last stock
Hybrid Sunfish 100
2024
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2026
Today
Qty / event
May '23

πŸ“‹ Reeds Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 16, 2023 Hybrid Sunfish 100 5.0"
Jun 12, 1992 Walleye 32,835 1.5"
Jun 11, 1991 Walleye 19,329 1.7"
Jun 4, 1991 Walleye 5,350 1.4"
Jun 14, 1989 Walleye 11,000 1.6"
Jun 1, 1988 Walleye 12,955 1.4"
Jun 5, 1987 Walleye 12,465 1.7"

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 7 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Hybrid Sunfish

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Reeds Lake Boat Launches

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🌀 Current Reeds Lake Weather Conditions

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