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Union Lake

πŸ“ Oakland County, Michigan

Union Lake is a fishing water in Oakland County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

40
Fish species
2
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 27, 2023 Walleye, 3.4 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 2 boat launches Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Union Lake (Oakland County) 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 brown trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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44/100
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 27, 2023
Last: Jun 27, 2023
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
15 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Union Lake (Oakland County) Today

Fall fish at Union Lake (Oakland County) 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 Union Lake (Oakland 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, bluegill and brown trout.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Union Lake

Black Crappie Good
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Good
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
Channel Catfish Good
Ictalurus punctatus
Lake Trout Good
Salvelinus namaycush
Largemouth Bass Good
Micropterus salmoides
Muskellunge Good
Esox masquinongy
Northern Pike Good
Esox lucius
Rainbow Trout Good
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Smallmouth Bass Good
Micropterus dolomieu
Splake Good
Salvelinus fontinalis x namaycush
Walleye Good
Sander vitreus
Yellow Perch Good
Perca flavescens
Golden Shiner Good
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Redear Sunfish Good
Lepomis microlophus
Blackstripe Topminnow Good
Fundulus notatus
Bluntnose Minnow Good
Pimephales notatus
Brook Silverside Good
Labidesthes sicculus
Central Mudminnow Good
Umbra limi
Common Shiner Good
Luxilus cornutus
Emerald Shiner Good
Notropis atherinoides
Fathead Minnow Good
Pimephales promelas
Ghost Shiner Good
Notropis buchanani
Golden Redhorse Good
Moxostoma erythrurum
Goldfish Good
Carassius auratus
Lake Chubsucker Good
Erimyzon sucetta
Mimic Shiner Good
Notropis volucellus
Pugnose Minnow Good
Opsopoeodus emiliae
Redfin Shiner Good
Lythrurus umbratilis
Sand Shiner Good
Notropis stramineus
Shorthead Redhorse Good
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Silver Chub Good
Macrhybopsis storeriana
Spotfin Shiner Good
Cyprinella spiloptera
Spottail Shiner Good
Notropis hudsonius
Spotted Sucker Good
Minytrema melanops
Starhead Topminnow Good
Fundulus dispar
Trout-Perch Good
Percopsis omiscomaycus
Western Banded Killifish Good
Fundulus diaphanus
Western Creek Chubsucker Good
Erimyzon oblongus
White Sucker Good
Catostomus commersonii
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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Union Lake

Combined bite activity across all 40 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
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Channel Catfish12"10
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Splake8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
10 Stocking events
305,436 Fish stocked
1 Species
1225d Since last stock
1062d Longest gap
Walleye 305,436
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πŸ“‹ Union Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 27, 2023 Walleye 52,652 1.4"
Jun 15, 2022 Walleye 20,135 1.4"
Jun 15, 2022 Walleye 20,432 1.6"
Jun 7, 2022 Walleye 26,176 1.0"
Jul 11, 2019 Walleye 15,446 1.4"
Jul 9, 2019 Walleye 71,023 1.4"
May 31, 2018 Walleye 26,314 1.5"
Jun 28, 2017 Walleye 24,711 1.7"
Jun 20, 2017 Walleye 24,942 1.7"
Jun 6, 2017 Walleye 23,605 1.3"
May 26, 2016 Walleye 1,000 1.2"
Jun 19, 2015 Walleye 13,700 1.5"
Jun 9, 2015 Walleye 33,392 1.3"
Jun 3, 2015 Walleye 9,345 1.5"
Jun 3, 2015 Walleye 3,632 1.2"
Jun 2, 2015 Walleye 8,010 1.5"
May 29, 2015 Walleye 19,877 1.4"
May 29, 2015 Walleye 750 1.3"
Jun 24, 2014 Walleye 70,567 1.9"
Jun 10, 2014 Walleye 500 1.3"
May 31, 2013 Walleye 11,750 1.8"
Jun 12, 2012 Walleye 49,097 2.3"
May 24, 2012 Walleye 8,200 0.9"
Jun 21, 2011 Walleye 98,597 1.1"
Oct 5, 2005 Channel Catfish 7,673 8.3"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 126 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Apr May
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

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

βš“ Union Lake Boat Launches (2)

2 public access sites are listed for Union 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 Oakland County boat launches.

Union Lake Carry-in only No fee 16 parking
Amenities
Carry-down launch
Phone
248-624-0110
Record updated
April 2026
Full details πŸ—Ί Directions
Union Lake South Paved ramp Fee required 2 trailer lanes 22 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
248-685-2433
Record updated
April 2026
Full details πŸ—Ί Directions

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