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Neds Lake

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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked May 14, 2026 Splake, 170 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Splake Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Neds 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 and splake), 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
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 14, 2026
Last: May 14, 2026
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
2 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Neds Lake Today

Fall fish at Neds 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 Neds 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 and splake.

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 Neds Lake

Combined bite activity across all 2 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"
Splake8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
5 Stocking events
1,509 Fish stocked
1 Species
170d Since last stock
385d Longest gap
Splake 1,509
2023
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2026
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Qty / event
May '22
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📋 Neds Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 14, 2026 Splake 310 8.3"
May 13, 2025 Splake 300 7.9"
Apr 23, 2024 Splake 270 8.0"
May 10, 2023 Splake 300 8.4"
May 25, 2022 Splake 329 8.2"
May 22, 2015 Brook Trout 297 7.8"
May 27, 2014 Brook Trout 307 8.3"
May 24, 2013 Brook Trout 300 8.5"
Apr 26, 2012 Brook Trout 250 8.8"
May 11, 2011 Brook Trout 329 8.0"
May 4, 2010 Brook Trout 328 7.8"
May 13, 2009 Brook Trout 424 7.2"
May 7, 2008 Brook Trout 450 6.7"
May 2, 2007 Brook Trout 300 6.0"
May 2, 2006 Brook Trout 290 7.2"
Apr 27, 2005 Brook Trout 442 6.8"
May 18, 2004 Brook Trout 450 6.4"
May 29, 2003 Brook Trout 440 7.1"
May 22, 2002 Brook Trout 450 7.1"
May 22, 2001 Brook Trout 440 6.4"
May 17, 2000 Brook Trout 300 5.4"
May 13, 1999 Brook Trout 300 6.6"
May 12, 1998 Brook Trout 300 4.9"
May 19, 1997 Brook Trout 260 7.5"
May 30, 1996 Brook Trout 300 6.1"
Showing 25 of 43 stocking records, newest first

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 43 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May Oct Jun
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout Splake

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

⚓ Neds Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Neds Lake Weather Conditions

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