Ford Lake is a fishing water in Washtenaw County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Ford Lake (Washtenaw County) 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, brook trout and brown trout.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 37 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Brook Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Brown Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Channel Catfish | 12" | 10 |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Hybrid Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.