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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Oct 14, 2020 Brook Trout, 6.1 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 Brians 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 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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33/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Oct 14, 2020
Last: Oct 14, 2020
🌗 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 Brians Pond Today

Fall fish at Brians 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 Brians 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 brook trout and brown 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 Brians Pond

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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
4 Stocking events
1,800 Fish stocked
1 Species
2210d Since last stock
366d Longest gap
Brook Trout 1,800
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Qty / event
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📋 Brians Pond Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 14, 2020 Brook Trout 450 5.6"
Oct 14, 2019 Brook Trout 450 5.6"
Oct 24, 2018 Brook Trout 450 5.5"
Oct 26, 2017 Brook Trout 450 6.3"
Oct 31, 2016 Brook Trout 450 6.1"
Oct 13, 2015 Brook Trout 450 5.6"
Oct 8, 2014 Brook Trout 450 5.4"
Oct 7, 2013 Brook Trout 450 5.8"
Oct 19, 2012 Brook Trout 449 6.0"
Oct 13, 2011 Brook Trout 449 5.6"
Oct 11, 2010 Brook Trout 449 5.3"
Oct 23, 2009 Brook Trout 449 6.2"
Oct 11, 2007 Brook Trout 450 10.0"
Oct 11, 2006 Brook Trout 600 5.6"
Oct 5, 2006 Brook Trout 265 10.0"
Sep 23, 2005 Brook Trout 218 9.0"
Oct 20, 2003 Brook Trout 600 4.5"
Oct 1, 2002 Brook Trout 600 4.7"
May 19, 2000 Brook Trout 80 12.4"
Apr 27, 1999 Brook Trout 350 10.0"
Apr 27, 1999 Brown Trout 85 10.0"
Oct 11, 1996 Brook Trout 600 5.3"
Oct 5, 1995 Brook Trout 600 4.7"
Oct 13, 1994 Brook Trout 600 5.3"
Oct 11, 1993 Brook Trout 600 4.8"
Showing 25 of 29 stocking records, newest first

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 29 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Oct Apr Sep
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout Brown Trout

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

⚓ Brians Pond Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Brians Pond Weather Conditions

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