โ† Oakland County

Big Seven Lake

๐Ÿ“ Oakland County, Michigan

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

32
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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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

๐Ÿ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Big Seven 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, largemouth bass and muskellunge), 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.

๐ŸŽฃ Stocking
Last stocked Jun 25, 2025
Last: Jun 25, 2025
๐ŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
๐Ÿƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
๐ŸŸ Species
7 game species present
Game & panfish
๐Ÿ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Big Seven Lake Today

Fall fish at Big Seven Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

๐Ÿ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Big Seven 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, largemouth bass and muskellunge.

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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๐Ÿ“… Best Time to Fish Big Seven Lake

Combined bite activity across all 32 species in this lake.

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๐Ÿ“ 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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
๐Ÿ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
6 Stocking events
70,694 Fish stocked
1 Species
494d Since last stock
737d Longest gap
Walleye 70,694
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2021
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2026
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๐Ÿ“‹ Big Seven Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 25, 2025 Walleye 15,566 2.2"
Jun 29, 2023 Walleye 15,275 1.8"
Jun 22, 2021 Walleye 10,408 2.0"
Jun 18, 2019 Walleye 12,551 1.2"
Sep 18, 2018 Walleye 1,894 7.0"
Jun 7, 2017 Walleye 15,000 1.3"
Jun 10, 2015 Walleye 24,000 1.6"
Jun 18, 2013 Walleye 8,610 2.0"
Nov 20, 2012 Walleye 1,714 5.2"
Jun 21, 2011 Walleye 6,510 1.7"
Jun 11, 2010 Walleye 8,480 1.7"
Jun 25, 2008 Walleye 9,960 1.4"
Jun 6, 2006 Walleye 9,220 1.8"
Nov 9, 2004 Walleye 2,233 3.9"
Nov 4, 2004 Walleye 1,347 6.4"
Oct 29, 2002 Walleye 2,273 4.3"
Nov 13, 2000 Walleye 464 9.0"
Nov 13, 2000 Walleye 2,564 5.0"
Nov 3, 2000 Walleye 373 6.7"
Nov 12, 1998 Walleye 4,062 6.8"
Nov 2, 1998 Walleye 2,665 7.2"
Jul 3, 1997 Walleye 36,637 2.4"
Jul 1, 1985 Walleye 14,000 2.5"
Aug 27, 1984 Muskellunge 560 6.9"
Aug 3, 1982 Muskellunge 850 5.8"
Showing 25 of 34 stocking records, newest first

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

๐Ÿ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 34 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Nov Aug
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge

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

โš“ Big Seven Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Big Seven 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.

Big Seven Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 18 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
08:00-22:00
Phone
248-634-7271
Record updated
April 2026
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๐ŸŒค Current Big Seven Lake Weather Conditions

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