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Lake Ponemah

πŸ“ Genesee County, Michigan

Lake Ponemah is a fishing water in Genesee County, Michigan (Southern Lake Huron management unit).

32
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 25, 2025 Walleye, 1.4 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 Lake Ponemah 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 largemouth bass), 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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40/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 25, 2025
Last: Jun 25, 2025
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
7 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lake Ponemah Today

Fall fish at Lake Ponemah 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 Lake Ponemah 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 largemouth bass.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

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

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Lake Ponemah

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
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
4 Stocking events
107,509 Fish stocked
1 Species
495d Since last stock
1472d Longest gap
Walleye 107,509
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πŸ“‹ Lake Ponemah Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 25, 2025 Walleye 18,658 2.2"
Jun 29, 2023 Walleye 19,760 1.8"
Jun 18, 2019 Walleye 31,746 1.5"
Jun 7, 2017 Walleye 37,345 1.3"
Jun 12, 2015 Walleye 32,696 1.9"
Nov 25, 2014 Walleye 9,936 3.9"
Jun 18, 2013 Walleye 19,460 2.0"
Jun 21, 2011 Walleye 5,427 1.7"
Jun 14, 2011 Walleye 19,360 2.0"
Jun 23, 2005 Walleye 15,907 1.8"
Jun 11, 2003 Walleye 22,165 1.5"
Jun 28, 2001 Walleye 4,851 2.2"
Jun 26, 2001 Walleye 9,947 2.2"
Jun 14, 2001 Walleye 9,590 2.3"
Jun 18, 1999 Walleye 53,429 2.2"
Sep 24, 1998 Walleye 3,384 6.3"
Jul 9, 1997 Walleye 5,136 2.2"
Jun 18, 1997 Walleye 2,594 1.5"
Jun 17, 1997 Walleye 10,086 1.8"
Jun 10, 1997 Walleye 38,000 1.3"
Jun 19, 1990 Walleye 14,760 2.1"
Jun 29, 1988 Walleye 11,650 2.2"
Jun 24, 1986 Walleye 26,803 2.3"
Jun 20, 1986 Walleye 5,983 1.7"
Sep 5, 1984 Walleye 18,199 3.0"
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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 27 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Sep Oct
Most Stocked Species
Walleye

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

βš“ Lake Ponemah Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Lake Ponemah. 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 Genesee County boat launches.

Lake Ponemah Paved ramp Fee required 2 trailer lanes 35 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
248-634-7271
Record updated
April 2026
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