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Algonquin Lake

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Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Dec 4, 2024 Walleye, 1.9 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Algonquin 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 northern pike, walleye and yellow perch), 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 Dec 4, 2024
Last: Dec 4, 2024
🌗 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 Algonquin Lake Today

Fall fish at Algonquin 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 Algonquin 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 northern pike, walleye and yellow perch.

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 Algonquin 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
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
5 Stocking events
4,730 Fish stocked
2 Species
697d Since last stock
1086d Longest gap
Walleye 4,200
Yellow Perch 530
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📋 Algonquin Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Dec 4, 2024 Walleye 1,200 6.5"
Apr 12, 2023 Yellow Perch 530 4.5"
Oct 25, 2022 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Oct 29, 2020 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Nov 8, 2017 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Oct 27, 2015 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Oct 22, 2012 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Oct 19, 2011 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Oct 22, 2008 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Oct 18, 2005 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Nov 4, 2003 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Sep 28, 2001 Walleye 2,000 7.1"
May 23, 1979 Northern Pike 130 4.4"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 13 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Dec.
Peak Stocking Months
Oct Nov Dec
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Yellow Perch Northern Pike

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

⚓ Algonquin Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Algonquin Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

📋 DNR Stocking Database 📖 Michigan Fishing Guide (PDF) 🎣 Log a catch here