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Klinger Lake

📍 St. Joseph County, Michigan

Klinger Lake is a fishing water in St. Joseph County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

34
Fish species
1
Boat launches
✓
Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 2, 2026 Walleye, 153 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Klinger 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 bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

D
44/100
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 2, 2026
Last: Jun 2, 2026
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
8 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Klinger Lake Today

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

📊 Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Klinger 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 bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.

Very Low estimated pressure today
Popular stocking lake

Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.

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

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📅 Best Time to Fish Klinger Lake

Combined bite activity across all 34 species in this lake.

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📏 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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
WarmouthNone25 sunfish combined
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
4 Stocking events
139,317 Fish stocked
1 Species
153d Since last stock
1096d Longest gap
Walleye 139,317
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Today
Qty / event
May '18
May '21
Jun '23
Jun '26

📋 Klinger Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 2, 2026 Walleye 41,380 1.4"
Jun 2, 2023 Walleye 40,147 1.2"
May 27, 2021 Walleye 16,195 1.2"
May 31, 2018 Walleye 41,595 1.5"
May 25, 2016 Walleye 37,929 1.2"
Jun 3, 2014 Walleye 53,673 1.3"
Oct 24, 2013 Walleye 700 6.8"
Jun 7, 2011 Walleye 40,964 1.3"
Oct 21, 2009 Walleye 900 7.1"
Jun 1, 2006 Walleye 42,333 1.6"
Jun 2, 2004 Walleye 14,635 1.2"
Jun 2, 2004 Walleye 26,934 1.2"
Jun 13, 2001 Walleye 42,084 1.8"
Jun 3, 1999 Walleye 111,438 1.5"
Jun 5, 1998 Walleye 17,984 0.5"
May 20, 1998 Walleye 37,677 1.1"
Jun 14, 1996 Walleye 14,825 1.6"
Jun 10, 1996 Walleye 40,271 1.3"
Jun 9, 1994 Walleye 41,545 1.7"
Jun 15, 1992 Walleye 46,564 1.4"
Jun 14, 1990 Walleye 41,500 2.1"
Jun 24, 1988 Walleye 12,512 1.9"
Jun 15, 1987 Walleye 9,912 2.1"
Jun 18, 1986 Walleye 12,580 1.9"
Jun 17, 1985 Walleye 10,437 0.7"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 25 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Oct
Most Stocked Species
Walleye

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

⚓ Klinger Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Klinger Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all St. Joseph County boat launches.

Klinger Lake Paved ramp Fee required 2 trailer lanes 17 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
269-673-4747
Record updated
April 2026
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🔗 Resources

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