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Oxbow Lake

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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Nov 2, 2018 Walleye, 8 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 Oxbow 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 muskellunge and walleye), 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 Nov 2, 2018
Last: Nov 2, 2018
🌗 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 Oxbow Lake Today

Fall fish at Oxbow 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 Oxbow 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 muskellunge and walleye.

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 Oxbow Lake

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📅 Best Time to Fish Oxbow Lake

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
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Walleye15"5
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
1 Stocking events
1,049 Fish stocked
1 Species
2922d Since last stock
Walleye 1,049
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Nov '18

📋 Oxbow Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Nov 2, 2018 Walleye 1,049 7.0"
Oct 17, 2014 Walleye 1,162 7.0"
Oct 19, 2012 Walleye 1,335 7.0"
Oct 28, 2010 Walleye 1,360 7.0"
Nov 10, 2008 Walleye 1,300 7.1"
Oct 5, 2006 Walleye 2,065 7.0"
Oct 15, 2004 Walleye 2,000 6.0"
Jun 16, 2004 Walleye 3,024 1.2"
Jun 26, 2002 Walleye 4,616 1.5"
Jul 6, 2000 Walleye 4,600 2.6"
Nov 30, 1998 Walleye 350 3.5"
Jun 18, 1998 Walleye 4,717 1.5"
Jul 14, 1993 Walleye 3,000 1.9"
Jun 23, 1991 Walleye 5,038 1.5"
Jun 26, 1990 Walleye 1,998 2.2"
Jun 22, 1989 Walleye 2,042 1.2"
Jul 20, 1983 Walleye 1,425 —
Jul 13, 1982 Walleye 2,419 —
Aug 19, 1981 Muskellunge 500 6.9"
Aug 25, 1980 Muskellunge 500 7.4"
Jul 19, 1979 Muskellunge 400 5.3"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 21 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Oct Jul
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge

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

⚓ Oxbow Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Oxbow Lake Weather Conditions

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