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Green Lake

πŸ“ Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Green Lake is a fishing water in Grand Traverse County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

38
Fish species
2
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 20, 2026 Lake Trout, 196 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Lake Trout Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 2 boat launches Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Green Lake (Grand Traverse County) 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, brook trout and brown 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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44/100
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 20, 2026
Last: Apr 20, 2026
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
11 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Green Lake (Grand Traverse County) Today

Fall fish at Green Lake (Grand Traverse County) are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Green Lake (Grand Traverse County) 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, brook trout and brown trout.

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 Green Lake

Bluegill Good
Lepomis macrochirus
Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
Lake Trout Good
Salvelinus namaycush
Northern Pike Good
Esox lucius
Rainbow Trout Good
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Smallmouth Bass Good
Micropterus dolomieu
Splake Good
Salvelinus fontinalis x namaycush
Walleye Good
Sander vitreus
Golden Shiner Good
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Rock Bass Good
Ambloplites rupestris
Bluntnose Minnow Good
Pimephales notatus
Brook Silverside Good
Labidesthes sicculus
Brook Stickleback Good
Culaea inconstans
Central Mudminnow Good
Umbra limi
Common Shiner Good
Luxilus cornutus
Emerald Shiner Good
Notropis atherinoides
Fathead Minnow Good
Pimephales promelas
Finescale Dace Good
Phoxinus neogaeus
Golden Redhorse Good
Moxostoma erythrurum
Goldfish Good
Carassius auratus
Lake Chub Good
Couesius plumbeus
Least Darter Good
Etheostoma microperca
Longnose Sucker Good
Catostomus catostomus
Mimic Shiner Good
Notropis volucellus
Mottled Sculpin Good
Cottus bairdii
Ninespine Stickleback Good
Pungitius pungitius
Northern Pearl Dace Good
Margariscus nachtriebi
Northern Redbelly Dace Good
Phoxinus eos
Sand Shiner Good
Notropis stramineus
Shorthead Redhorse Good
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Slimy Sculpin Good
Cottus cognatus
Spotfin Shiner Good
Cyprinella spiloptera
Spottail Shiner Good
Notropis hudsonius
Threespine Stickleback Good
Gasterosteus aculeatus
Trout-Perch Good
Percopsis omiscomaycus
Western Banded Killifish Good
Fundulus diaphanus
White Sucker Good
Catostomus commersonii
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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Green Lake

Combined bite activity across all 38 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Northern Pike24"2
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Splake8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Walleye15"5
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
14 Stocking events
150,700 Fish stocked
2 Species
196d Since last stock
378d Longest gap
Lake Trout 146,304
Rainbow Trout 4,396
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πŸ“‹ Green Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 20, 2026 Lake Trout 12,527 5.8"
Apr 21, 2025 Lake Trout 7,683 5.7"
Apr 8, 2024 Lake Trout 8,998 5.7"
Apr 13, 2023 Lake Trout 8,499 5.7"
Oct 13, 2022 Lake Trout 42,411 4.0"
Apr 26, 2022 Lake Trout 8,598 5.4"
Sep 28, 2021 Lake Trout 10,147 3.7"
Apr 1, 2021 Lake Trout 6,537 5.5"
Apr 2, 2020 Lake Trout 13,193 5.6"
Apr 25, 2019 Lake Trout 6,932 5.4"
May 7, 2018 Lake Trout 12,084 6.1"
Apr 30, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,196 7.1"
Apr 17, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,200 6.8"
Apr 11, 2017 Lake Trout 8,695 5.6"
May 5, 2016 Rainbow Trout 1,997 6.5"
Apr 26, 2016 Lake Trout 7,897 5.9"
Apr 20, 2015 Lake Trout 6,974 5.5"
Apr 15, 2015 Rainbow Trout 2,100 6.5"
Apr 28, 2014 Rainbow Trout 1,995 7.2"
Apr 28, 2014 Lake Trout 7,294 5.6"
May 6, 2013 Lake Trout 3,638 5.0"
Apr 30, 2013 Rainbow Trout 2,000 7.1"
Apr 22, 2013 Lake Trout 6,797 5.6"
Nov 14, 2012 Rainbow Trout 3,000 3.4"
May 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 2,000 6.5"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 97 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Jun
Most Stocked Species
Lake Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout

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

βš“ Green Lake Boat Launches (2)

2 public access sites are listed for Green Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Grand Traverse County boat launches.

Green Lake Paved ramp Fee required 2 trailer lanes 28 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
231-276-9511
Record updated
April 2026
Full details πŸ—Ί Directions
Green Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 9 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
08:00-22:00
Phone
231-276-9511
Record updated
April 2026
Full details πŸ—Ί Directions

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