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Croswell Impoundment

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Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Nov 24, 2025 Northern Pike, 341 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Northern Pike Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Croswell Impoundment 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, channel catfish and largemouth bass), 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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51/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Nov 24, 2025
Last: Nov 24, 2025
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
6 game species present
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Croswell Impoundment Today

Fall fish at Croswell Impoundment 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 Croswell Impoundment 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, channel catfish and largemouth bass.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Croswell Impoundment

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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
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
Channel Catfish12"10
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
4 Stocking events
942 Fish stocked
2 Species
342d Since last stock
1477d Longest gap
Black Crappie 219
Northern Pike 723
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📋 Croswell Impoundment Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Nov 24, 2025 Northern Pike 223 11.0"
Nov 13, 2021 Northern Pike 300 11.0"
Nov 17, 2020 Northern Pike 200 12.0"
Nov 1, 2016 Black Crappie 219 5.0"
Oct 16, 2015 Smallmouth Bass 450 7.0"
Nov 6, 2014 Smallmouth Bass 500 2.5"
Nov 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 200 7.0"
Oct 12, 2012 Smallmouth Bass 383 5.0"
Nov 4, 2011 Smallmouth Bass 130 5.0"
Oct 25, 2010 Smallmouth Bass 180 5.0"
Dec 4, 2009 Northern Pike 72 12.5"
Jun 3, 1992 Black Crappie 75 7.0"
Sep 17, 1988 Channel Catfish 3,780 3.7"
May 17, 1988 Northern Pike 1,000 3.0"
Jun 10, 1987 Walleye 2,333 2.1"
May 26, 1987 Northern Pike 2,610 4.2"
Apr 15, 1987 Channel Catfish 3,130 3.4"
Mar 18, 1987 Walleye 160 13.0"
Aug 6, 1986 Channel Catfish 14,000 4.5"
Aug 6, 1986 Channel Catfish 10,000 4.5"
Aug 4, 1986 Northern Pike 7,500 6.4"
Jun 16, 1983 Channel Catfish 70 18.0"
Jun 15, 1982 Channel Catfish 66 15.4"
May 20, 1982 Channel Catfish 25 19.5"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 24 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Nov.
Peak Stocking Months
Nov Jun Oct
Most Stocked Species
Northern Pike Channel Catfish Smallmouth Bass

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

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🌤 Current Croswell Impoundment Weather Conditions

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