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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Nov 26, 2024 Northern Pike, 1.9 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Nov 2027 Next: Northern Pike Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Thompson (Howell) 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), 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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33/100
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Nov 26, 2024
Last: Nov 26, 2024
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
1 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Thompson (Howell) Lake Today

Fall fish at Thompson (Howell) 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 Thompson (Howell) 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.

Very Low estimated pressure today
Popular stocking lake

Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.

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

🐟 Fish Species in Thompson (Howell) Lake

Northern Pike Good
Esox lucius
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📅 Best Time to Fish Thompson (Howell) Lake

Combined bite activity across all 1 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
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
4 Stocking events
972 Fish stocked
1 Species
707d Since last stock
1464d Longest gap
Northern Pike 972
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📋 Thompson (Howell) Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Nov 26, 2024 Northern Pike 72 13.5"
Nov 23, 2020 Northern Pike 250 13.5"
Nov 21, 2018 Northern Pike 250 11.0"
Nov 7, 2016 Northern Pike 400 13.0"
Oct 28, 2014 Northern Pike 400 13.5"
Oct 18, 2012 Northern Pike 350 13.0"
Sep 16, 2009 Northern Pike 300 15.0"
Mar 10, 2006 Northern Pike 750 5.5"
Jun 14, 2004 Northern Pike 800 5.5"
Sep 16, 2002 Northern Pike 450 8.0"
Oct 28, 2000 Northern Pike 560 13.0"
Oct 29, 1991 Northern Pike 650 11.5"
Mar 9, 1987 Northern Pike 650 15.0"
Apr 17, 1985 Northern Pike 650 12.0"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 14 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
Nov Oct Mar
Most Stocked Species
Northern Pike

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

⚓ Thompson (Howell) Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Thompson (Howell) Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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