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Howes Lake

📍 Crawford County, Michigan

Howes Lake is a fishing water in Crawford County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

33
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0
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📋 Howes Lake Stocking Records

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Sep 10, 1986 Hybrid Sunfish 8,300 3.2"
Apr 23, 1984 Rainbow Trout 390 7.3"
May 24, 1983 Rainbow Trout 600 6.5"
May 25, 1982 Rainbow Trout 600 6.7"
Apr 30, 1981 Rainbow Trout 600 6.2"
May 1, 1980 Rainbow Trout 600 9.3"

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📅 Best Time to Fish Howes Lake

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Boat Launches

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📏 Fishing Regulations

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🌤 Current Howes Lake Conditions

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