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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked May 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout, 7.5 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 Appleton 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 rainbow 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
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 1, 2019
Last: May 1, 2019
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
1 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Appleton Lake Today

Fall fish at Appleton 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 Appleton 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 rainbow trout.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Friday Peak season 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 Appleton Lake

Rainbow Trout Good
Oncorhynchus mykiss
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📅 Best Time to Fish Appleton 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
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
3 Stocking events
8,423 Fish stocked
1 Species
2739d Since last stock
370d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 8,423
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📋 Appleton Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,821 6.9"
May 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,800 7.4"
Apr 26, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,802 6.7"
Mar 21, 2016 Rainbow Trout 2,799 7.6"
Apr 28, 2015 Rainbow Trout 2,899 6.6"
Apr 16, 2014 Rainbow Trout 2,800 6.6"
May 8, 2013 Rainbow Trout 2,800 6.9"
Apr 9, 2012 Rainbow Trout 2,800 6.6"
Apr 13, 2011 Rainbow Trout 2,800 6.5"
Apr 12, 2010 Rainbow Trout 2,795 6.6"
Apr 27, 2009 Rainbow Trout 2,898 6.8"
Apr 3, 2007 Rainbow Trout 2,899 5.9"
Apr 5, 2006 Rainbow Trout 2,800 5.8"
Apr 13, 2005 Rainbow Trout 2,998 7.1"
Apr 7, 2004 Rainbow Trout 2,996 7.1"
Apr 23, 2003 Rainbow Trout 2,875 6.5"
Apr 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 2,830 5.9"
Apr 3, 2001 Rainbow Trout 2,800 5.9"
Apr 16, 1998 Rainbow Trout 2,770 5.9"
Apr 15, 1997 Rainbow Trout 2,868 6.5"
Apr 29, 1996 Rainbow Trout 2,869 6.2"
May 11, 1995 Rainbow Trout 2,910 6.4"
May 4, 1994 Rainbow Trout 2,978 6.9"
Apr 13, 1993 Rainbow Trout 2,649 6.4"
Sep 24, 1992 Rainbow Trout 8,248 3.3"
Showing 25 of 39 stocking records, newest first

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 39 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Jun
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout

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

⚓ Appleton Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Appleton Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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