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Big Meadow Drain Drain

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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Apr 25, 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 Big Meadow Drain 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
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 25, 2019
Last: Apr 25, 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 Big Meadow Drain Today

Fall fish at Big Meadow Drain 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 Big Meadow Drain 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.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Big Meadow Drain

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
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📅 Best Time to Fish Big Meadow Drain

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
2,120 Fish stocked
1 Species
2749d Since last stock
378d Longest gap
Brown Trout 2,120
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2019
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Qty / event
Apr '17
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📋 Big Meadow Drain Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 25, 2019 Brown Trout 500 5.5"
Apr 12, 2018 Brown Trout 550 5.7"
Apr 11, 2018 Brown Trout 550 5.2"
Apr 27, 2017 Brown Trout 520 5.1"
May 2, 2016 Brown Trout 500 5.1"
Apr 30, 2015 Brown Trout 550 5.3"
Apr 22, 2014 Brown Trout 500 5.2"
May 9, 2013 Brown Trout 520 5.3"
Apr 11, 2012 Brown Trout 636 4.7"
May 9, 2011 Brown Trout 450 4.7"
May 9, 2011 Brown Trout 449 4.7"
Apr 20, 2010 Brown Trout 580 4.8"
Apr 6, 2009 Brown Trout 600 4.3"
Apr 22, 2008 Brown Trout 499 5.9"
Apr 22, 2008 Brown Trout 500 5.9"
May 1, 2007 Brown Trout 460 5.4"
Apr 6, 2006 Brown Trout 580 6.1"
Apr 12, 2005 Brown Trout 500 5.7"
Apr 2, 2004 Brown Trout 549 4.7"
Apr 2, 2004 Brown Trout 547 4.7"
Mar 26, 2003 Brown Trout 500 5.2"
Apr 16, 2002 Brown Trout 510 5.0"
Apr 11, 2001 Brown Trout 510 5.8"
Mar 30, 2000 Brown Trout 590 5.0"
Apr 7, 1999 Brown Trout 1,000 5.8"
Showing 25 of 53 stocking records, newest first

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 53 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Mar
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout Brook Trout

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

⚓ Big Meadow Drain Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Big Meadow Drain Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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