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Lake Fifteen

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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Apr 29, 2019 Brown 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 Lake Fifteen 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 brown trout and 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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33/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 29, 2019
Last: Apr 29, 2019
🌗 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 Lake Fifteen Today

Fall fish at Lake Fifteen 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 Fifteen 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 brown trout and rainbow 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.

🐟 Fish Species in Lake Fifteen

Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
Rainbow Trout Good
Oncorhynchus mykiss
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📅 Best Time to Fish Lake Fifteen

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
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
3 Stocking events
11,940 Fish stocked
1 Species
2744d Since last stock
384d Longest gap
Brown Trout 11,940
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📋 Lake Fifteen Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 29, 2019 Brown Trout 3,690 7.5"
May 8, 2018 Brown Trout 4,050 7.4"
Apr 19, 2017 Brown Trout 4,200 7.6"
Apr 21, 2016 Brown Trout 4,050 7.6"
Apr 20, 2015 Brown Trout 4,454 7.4"
Jun 3, 2014 Brown Trout 2,068 7.9"
Jun 3, 2014 Brown Trout 2,225 5.8"
Apr 30, 2013 Brown Trout 2,225 5.0"
Apr 30, 2012 Brown Trout 2,225 7.2"
Apr 27, 2011 Brown Trout 2,225 4.2"
Apr 7, 2010 Brown Trout 2,224 4.0"
Apr 7, 2010 Brown Trout 2,225 6.4"
Oct 29, 2009 Rainbow Trout 17,998 3.8"
Apr 28, 2009 Brown Trout 6,120 5.8"
Apr 24, 2008 Brown Trout 3,499 7.6"
Sep 18, 2007 Rainbow Trout 16,222 3.8"
May 7, 2007 Brown Trout 3,157 7.8"
Apr 13, 2006 Brown Trout 3,797 4.8"
May 10, 2005 Brown Trout 3,500 5.9"
Apr 7, 2004 Brown Trout 3,600 8.1"
May 12, 2003 Brown Trout 1,498 7.0"
Apr 24, 2003 Brown Trout 3,498 7.2"
Apr 18, 2002 Brown Trout 3,810 4.9"
Apr 18, 2001 Brown Trout 3,500 6.6"
Apr 4, 2000 Brown Trout 4,000 6.3"
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: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Jun
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

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

⚓ Lake Fifteen Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Lake Fifteen Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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