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South Lake

πŸ“ Washtenaw County, Michigan

South Lake is a fishing water in Washtenaw County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

32
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Sep 3, 2025 Walleye, 1.2 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable South 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, muskellunge 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.

C
51/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Sep 3, 2025
Last: Sep 3, 2025
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
7 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for South Lake Today

Fall fish at South 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 South 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, muskellunge and northern pike.

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 South Lake

Combined bite activity across all 32 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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
9 Stocking events
40,320 Fish stocked
2 Species
423d Since last stock
728d Longest gap
Walleye 39,343
Muskellunge 977
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Today
Qty / event
Oct '19
Sep '21
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Jun '22
Jun '24
Oct '24
Sep '25

πŸ“‹ South Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Sep 3, 2025 Walleye 782 3.6"
Oct 31, 2024 Muskellunge 467 8.4"
Jun 20, 2024 Walleye 17,087 1.6"
Jun 30, 2022 Walleye 17,050 1.6"
Oct 21, 2021 Walleye 352 6.1"
Oct 20, 2021 Walleye 325 6.1"
Sep 29, 2021 Muskellunge 510 14.0"
Oct 2, 2019 Walleye 2,599 4.4"
Oct 1, 2019 Walleye 1,148 4.4"
May 5, 1989 Yellow Perch 2,080 5.6"
May 5, 1986 Walleye 1,500,000 0.2"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 11 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Oct Jun May
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge Yellow Perch

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

βš“ South Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for South 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 Washtenaw County boat launches.

South Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 12 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible restrooms
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
734-426-4913
Record updated
April 2026
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