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Churchill Lake

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Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 8, 2026 Rainbow Trout, 177 days ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Churchill 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 brook trout, brown trout and rainbow 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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36/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 8, 2026
Last: May 8, 2026
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
3 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Churchill Lake Today

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

📊 Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Churchill 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 brook trout, brown trout and rainbow 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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📅 Best Time to Fish Churchill Lake

Combined bite activity across all 3 species in this lake.

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📏 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
9 Stocking events
3,270 Fish stocked
1 Species
178d Since last stock
737d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 3,270
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📋 Churchill Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 8, 2026 Rainbow Trout 400 13.0"
May 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 420 12.0"
May 23, 2023 Rainbow Trout 350 13.0"
May 28, 2022 Rainbow Trout 350 13.0"
May 24, 2021 Rainbow Trout 350 13.0"
May 15, 2020 Rainbow Trout 350 13.0"
May 17, 2019 Rainbow Trout 350 13.0"
May 24, 2018 Rainbow Trout 350 13.0"
Jun 8, 2017 Rainbow Trout 350 13.0"
Jun 15, 2016 Brook Trout 450 5.0"
Jun 6, 2016 Rainbow Trout 350 11.0"
Jun 8, 2015 Rainbow Trout 350 13.0"
Jun 8, 2014 Rainbow Trout 300 11.0"
Jun 5, 2013 Rainbow Trout 300 16.0"
May 29, 2012 Rainbow Trout 300 13.5"
May 20, 2011 Rainbow Trout 200 14.0"
May 20, 2010 Brown Trout 100 9.0"
May 20, 2010 Rainbow Trout 400 11.0"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 18 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jun
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout

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

⚓ Churchill Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Churchill Lake Weather Conditions

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