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Dickinson Lake

πŸ“ Oakland County, Michigan

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

34
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 8, 2017 Walleye, 9.4 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 Dickinson 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, brook trout 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.

C+
56/100
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 8, 2017
Last: Jun 8, 2017
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
9 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Dickinson Lake Today

Fall fish at Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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, brook trout and brown trout.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Friday Peak season 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 Dickinson Lake

Combined bite activity across all 34 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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
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"
Walleye15"5
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
1 Stocking events
5,572 Fish stocked
1 Species
3431d Since last stock
Walleye 5,572
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Today
Qty / event
Jun '17

πŸ“‹ Dickinson Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 8, 2017 Walleye 5,572 1.3"
Jun 12, 2015 Walleye 3,276 1.6"
Jun 18, 2013 Walleye 2,265 2.0"
Jun 21, 2011 Walleye 4,477 1.7"
Sep 25, 1997 Redear Sunfish 5,769 2.5"
Oct 24, 1996 Redear Sunfish 5,000 2.0"
Oct 10, 1995 Redear Sunfish 6,000 2.5"
May 22, 1985 Rainbow Trout 4,400 6.2"
Apr 18, 1984 Rainbow Trout 4,300 5.9"
Apr 18, 1983 Rainbow Trout 4,400 7.0"
Apr 21, 1982 Rainbow Trout 4,400 6.2"
Apr 21, 1981 Brown Trout 250 12.1"
Apr 21, 1981 Brook Trout 100 12.1"
Apr 21, 1981 Rainbow Trout 650 14.7"
Apr 21, 1980 Rainbow Trout 1,000 9.1"
Apr 21, 1980 Rainbow Trout 1,446 8.0"
May 31, 1979 Rainbow Trout 2,000 4.5"
Apr 23, 1979 Rainbow Trout 343 14.3"
Apr 23, 1979 Rainbow Trout 157 13.2"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 19 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr Jun May
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Walleye Redear Sunfish

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

βš“ Dickinson Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Dickinson 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.

Dickinson Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 12 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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