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Ninth Street (Alpena) Imp. (Lake Besser)

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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Oct 31, 2022 Muskellunge, 4 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Nov 2026 Next: Muskellunge Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Ninth Street (Alpena) Imp. (Lake Besser) 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 muskellunge and walleye), 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 Oct 31, 2022
Last: Oct 31, 2022
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
2 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Ninth Street (Alpena) Imp. (Lake Besser) Today

Fall fish at Ninth Street (Alpena) Imp. (Lake Besser) 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 Ninth Street (Alpena) Imp. (Lake Besser) 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 muskellunge and walleye.

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 Ninth Street (Alpena) Imp. (Lake Besser)

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📅 Best Time to Fish Ninth Street (Alpena) Imp. (Lake Besser)

Combined bite activity across all 2 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
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Walleye15"5
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
3 Stocking events
1,762 Fish stocked
1 Species
1462d Since last stock
1083d Longest gap
Muskellunge 1,762
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📋 Ninth Street (Alpena) Imp. (Lake Besser) Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 31, 2022 Muskellunge 588 9.2"
Nov 1, 2021 Muskellunge 586 9.3"
Nov 14, 2018 Muskellunge 588 9.8"
Nov 13, 2015 Muskellunge 587 8.5"
Nov 6, 2014 Muskellunge 588 8.1"
Nov 7, 2013 Muskellunge 584 8.1"
Jun 18, 1997 Walleye 21,120 1.4"
Jun 19, 1995 Walleye 19,500 1.8"
Jun 24, 1993 Walleye 20,426 1.6"
Jun 1, 1990 Walleye 25,000 1.4"
Jun 9, 1986 Walleye 50,000 1.7"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 11 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Nov Jun Oct
Most Stocked Species
Muskellunge Walleye

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

⚓ Ninth Street (Alpena) Imp. (Lake Besser) Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Ninth Street (Alpena) Imp. (Lake Besser) Weather Conditions

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