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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked May 23, 2018 Brook Trout, 8.4 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 Dillingham 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 brook 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
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 23, 2018
Last: May 23, 2018
🌖 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 Dillingham Lake Today

Fall fish at Dillingham 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 Dillingham 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 brook trout.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Dillingham Lake

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
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📅 Best Time to Fish Dillingham 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
2 Stocking events
656 Fish stocked
1 Species
3083d Since last stock
384d Longest gap
Brook Trout 656
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Qty / event
May '17
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📋 Dillingham Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 23, 2018 Brook Trout 327 8.8"
May 4, 2017 Brook Trout 329 8.0"
May 9, 2016 Brook Trout 330 8.3"
May 18, 2015 Brook Trout 158 8.0"
May 17, 2013 Brook Trout 423 8.2"
Apr 25, 2012 Brook Trout 250 8.8"
May 11, 2011 Brook Trout 326 8.0"
Apr 27, 2010 Brook Trout 329 7.8"
May 19, 2009 Brook Trout 309 7.3"
May 15, 2008 Brook Trout 310 6.4"
May 9, 2007 Brook Trout 294 6.0"
Apr 25, 2006 Brook Trout 287 7.3"
Apr 29, 2005 Brook Trout 300 6.6"
May 17, 2004 Brook Trout 300 6.4"
May 6, 2003 Brook Trout 300 7.7"
May 21, 2002 Brook Trout 300 7.0"
Sep 25, 2001 Brook Trout 100 10.5"
May 25, 2001 Brook Trout 300 6.6"
Apr 21, 2000 Brook Trout 600 7.0"
Jun 13, 1995 Brook Trout 900 2.3"
Jun 2, 1994 Brook Trout 1,200 2.6"
Jun 24, 1993 Brook Trout 1,200 2.8"
Jun 4, 1990 Brook Trout 1,200 1.7"
May 15, 1989 Brook Trout 5,220 1.3"
May 9, 1988 Brook Trout 1,200 1.8"
Showing 25 of 33 stocking records, newest first

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 33 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jun Apr
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout

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

⚓ Dillingham Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Dillingham Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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