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Lake Loch Erin

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Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Oct 22, 2020 Walleye, 6 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Lake Loch Erin 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 channel catfish, largemouth bass and muskellunge), 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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40/100
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Oct 22, 2020
Last: Oct 22, 2020
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
6 game species present
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lake Loch Erin Today

Fall fish at Lake Loch Erin 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 Lake Loch Erin 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 channel catfish, largemouth bass and muskellunge.

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.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Lake Loch Erin

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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
Channel Catfish12"10
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
7 Stocking events
286,020 Fish stocked
4 Species
2202d Since last stock
370d Longest gap
Largemouth Bass 1,000
Walleye 7,020
Golden Shiner 111,000
Fathead Minnow 167,000
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📋 Lake Loch Erin Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 22, 2020 Walleye 1,745 7.1"
Oct 31, 2019 Walleye 1,745 7.1"
Nov 7, 2018 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Nov 7, 2018 Fathead Minnow 167,000 1.5"
Nov 7, 2018 Golden Shiner 111,000 2.5"
Nov 2, 2017 Walleye 2,530 7.1"
Jun 28, 2017 Largemouth Bass 1,000 3.5"
Oct 27, 2016 Walleye 1,570 7.0"
Sep 26, 2016 Golden Shiner 138,000 2.5"
Nov 1, 2015 Walleye 2,033 7.0"
Nov 2, 2014 Walleye 4,226 7.0"
Oct 31, 2013 Walleye 3,468 7.0"
Oct 8, 2013 Golden Shiner 11,000 2.5"
Sep 19, 2013 Largemouth Bass 1,305 7.0"
Oct 23, 2012 Walleye 3,380 7.0"
Jul 31, 2012 Largemouth Bass 1,000 5.0"
Oct 23, 2011 Walleye 2,261 7.0"
Sep 26, 2011 Golden Shiner 2,900 7.0"
May 21, 2011 Largemouth Bass 1,000 7.0"
Oct 21, 2010 Golden Shiner 58,000 3.0"
Aug 26, 2010 Largemouth Bass 2,010 5.0"
Oct 15, 2009 Walleye 3,559 7.1"
Oct 21, 2008 Walleye 2,792 7.0"
Oct 29, 2007 Walleye 1,292 7.0"
Oct 7, 2006 Walleye 2,070 7.0"
Showing 25 of 47 stocking records, newest first

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 47 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Sep.
Peak Stocking Months
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Most Stocked Species
Walleye Largemouth Bass Golden Shiner

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

⚓ Lake Loch Erin Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Lake Loch Erin Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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