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Big Fish Lake

πŸ“ Lapeer County, Michigan

Big Fish Lake is a fishing water in Lapeer County, Michigan (Southern Lake Huron management unit).

33
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 7, 1993 Brown Trout, 33.6 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Big Fish 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 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
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 7, 1993
Last: Apr 7, 1993
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
8 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Big Fish Lake Today

Fall fish at Big Fish 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 Big Fish 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 black crappie, bluegill and brown trout.

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 Big Fish Lake

Combined bite activity across all 33 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"
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined

πŸ“‹ Big Fish Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 7, 1993 Brown Trout 2,500 6.6"
Apr 29, 1992 Brown Trout 2,490 6.4"
May 23, 1991 Brown Trout 2,300 6.6"
Apr 12, 1990 Brown Trout 2,500 5.3"
Apr 20, 1989 Brown Trout 3,000 5.8"
May 14, 1987 Brown Trout 2,380 6.3"
Apr 2, 1986 Brown Trout 2,350 6.3"
Apr 15, 1985 Brown Trout 2,310 5.6"
Apr 19, 1984 Brown Trout 2,500 5.3"
May 9, 1983 Brown Trout 2,500 5.4"
Apr 13, 1982 Brown Trout 2,500 6.5"
Apr 2, 1981 Brown Trout 1,500 4.3"
Apr 9, 1980 Brown Trout 2,500 6.8"
Jun 4, 1979 Rainbow Trout 2,500 5.9"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 14 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Jun
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

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

βš“ Big Fish Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Big Fish 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 Lapeer County boat launches.

Big Fish Lake Paved ramp Fee required 2 trailer lanes 20 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
08:00-22:00
Phone
810-797-4439
Record updated
April 2026
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