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Conditions today D 39/100 Below-average Last stocked Jul 29, 2026 Rainbow Trout, 95 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 Private Pond 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 bluegill, 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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39/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Stocked 95 days ago: fish have spread
Last: Jul 29, 2026
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
4 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Private Pond Today

Fall fish at Private Pond 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 Private Pond 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 bluegill, 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 Private Pond

Combined bite activity across all 4 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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Hybrid SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
2 Stocking events
950 Fish stocked
2 Species
95d Since last stock
1025d Longest gap
Bluegill 450
Rainbow Trout 500
2024
2025
2026
Today
Qty / event
Oct '23
Jul '26

📋 Private Pond Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jul 29, 2026 Rainbow Trout 500 10.0"
Oct 8, 2023 Bluegill 450 6.0"
Jun 25, 2011 Rainbow Trout 30 6.0"
Jun 25, 2011 Hybrid Sunfish 40 5.0"
May 23, 2010 Rainbow Trout 100 11.0"
Sep 15, 2007 Rainbow Trout 50 13.0"
May 16, 2007 Rainbow Trout 150 11.0"
Sep 12, 2006 Rainbow Trout 50 12.0"
May 23, 2006 Rainbow Trout 250 11.0"
May 26, 2005 Rainbow Trout 225 13.0"
Oct 2, 2003 Rainbow Trout 50 11.0"
Aug 14, 2003 Rainbow Trout 100 11.0"
Jul 11, 2003 Rainbow Trout 100 11.0"
Jun 18, 2003 Brown Trout 300 12.5"
Jun 4, 2003 Rainbow Trout 175 13.0"
Jun 3, 2003 Rainbow Trout 135 13.0"
May 23, 2003 Rainbow Trout 270 12.5"
Apr 23, 1981 Bluegill 79 —

* 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 Jul
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Bluegill Hybrid Sunfish

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

⚓ Private Pond Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Private Pond Weather Conditions

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