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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 9, 2023 Brook Trout, 3.5 years 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 Youngs 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 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
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 9, 2023
Last: May 9, 2023
🌗 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 Youngs Lake Today

Fall fish at Youngs 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 Youngs 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.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Youngs Lake

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
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📅 Best Time to Fish Youngs 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
10 Stocking events
2,218 Fish stocked
1 Species
1273d Since last stock
373d Longest gap
Brook Trout 2,218
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📋 Youngs Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 9, 2023 Brook Trout 231 8.2"
May 20, 2022 Brook Trout 230 8.1"
Nov 10, 2021 Brook Trout 50 18.9"
May 3, 2021 Brook Trout 209 8.6"
Nov 4, 2020 Brook Trout 49 21.9"
Nov 26, 2019 Brook Trout 50 9.4"
May 15, 2019 Brook Trout 209 7.8"
Nov 1, 2018 Brook Trout 49 13.6"
May 23, 2018 Brook Trout 570 2.4"
May 15, 2017 Brook Trout 571 2.2"
Oct 21, 2016 Brook Trout 50 14.5"
May 20, 2016 Brook Trout 573 2.2"
May 5, 2016 Brook Trout 45 11.4"
Jun 1, 2015 Brook Trout 575 2.5"
Oct 29, 2014 Brook Trout 55 8.7"
Jun 9, 2014 Brook Trout 574 2.4"
May 30, 2013 Brook Trout 575 0.8"
Nov 5, 2012 Brook Trout 25 16.1"
May 7, 2012 Brook Trout 574 2.1"
May 22, 2011 Brook Trout 574 2.5"
Jun 15, 2010 Brook Trout 575 2.8"
May 21, 2009 Brook Trout 649 2.5"
May 22, 2008 Brook Trout 575 2.2"
May 23, 2007 Brook Trout 350 1.9"
May 9, 2006 Brook Trout 575 2.0"
Showing 25 of 53 stocking records, newest first

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 53 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jun Oct
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout

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

⚓ Youngs Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Youngs Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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