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Shupac Lake

πŸ“ Crawford County, Michigan

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

35
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 21, 2026 Rainbow Trout, 194 days 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 Shupac 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.

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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 21, 2026
Last: Apr 21, 2026
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 Shupac Lake Today

Fall fish at Shupac 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 Shupac 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
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 Shupac Lake

Combined bite activity across all 35 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
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Yellow PerchNone25
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
16 Stocking events
51,577 Fish stocked
2 Species
195d Since last stock
385d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 50,430
Brook Trout 1,147
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πŸ“‹ Shupac Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 21, 2026 Rainbow Trout 5,585 7.5"
Apr 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 5,594 8.2"
Apr 4, 2024 Rainbow Trout 5,939 7.2"
Apr 19, 2023 Rainbow Trout 5,200 7.2"
Apr 26, 2022 Rainbow Trout 5,397 7.6"
Apr 21, 2021 Rainbow Trout 75 16.9"
Apr 21, 2021 Rainbow Trout 60 14.8"
Apr 21, 2021 Rainbow Trout 5,400 6.5"
Jun 15, 2020 Brook Trout 645 11.9"
Jun 15, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,000 12.9"
Nov 8, 2019 Brook Trout 102 18.2"
Apr 30, 2019 Rainbow Trout 5,399 7.1"
Nov 28, 2018 Brook Trout 200 13.6"
May 15, 2018 Rainbow Trout 5,386 7.5"
Apr 19, 2018 Brook Trout 200 20.9"
Apr 27, 2017 Rainbow Trout 5,395 7.9"
May 2, 2016 Rainbow Trout 5,398 7.9"
Apr 27, 2016 Rainbow Trout 99 16.0"
Apr 23, 2015 Brown Trout 100 13.4"
Apr 22, 2015 Rainbow Trout 5,600 5.9"
Apr 24, 2014 Rainbow Trout 5,600 7.1"
Apr 25, 2013 Rainbow Trout 5,495 6.9"
Apr 25, 2013 Brown Trout 30 13.0"
Apr 25, 2013 Brown Trout 210 13.2"
Apr 25, 2013 Brown Trout 20 17.8"
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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 70 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Nov
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Brook Trout

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

βš“ Shupac Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Shupac 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 Crawford County boat launches.

Shupac Lake State Forest Campground Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 10 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, AIS signage, Accessible restrooms
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
989-348-7068
Record updated
April 2026
Full details πŸ—Ί Directions

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