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Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Sep 26, 2014 Rainbow Trout, 12.1 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 Middle River Rouge 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 channel catfish, largemouth bass and northern pike), 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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51/100
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Sep 26, 2014
Last: Sep 26, 2014
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
5 game species present
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Middle River Rouge Today

Fall fish at Middle River Rouge 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 Middle River Rouge 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 channel catfish, largemouth bass and northern pike.

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.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Middle River Rouge

Combined bite activity across all 6 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
Channel Catfish12"10
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Hybrid SunfishNone25 sunfish combined

📋 Middle River Rouge Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Sep 26, 2014 Rainbow Trout 1,100 13.0"
May 17, 2013 Rainbow Trout 1,100 12.5"
May 18, 2012 Rainbow Trout 1,100 12.5"
Sep 23, 2011 Rainbow Trout 1,000 13.5"
May 15, 2009 Rainbow Trout 1,000 13.0"
May 16, 2008 Rainbow Trout 1,000 13.0"
May 12, 1999 Northern Pike 100 2.0"
Mar 26, 1999 Largemouth Bass 200 3.5"
Sep 24, 1998 Hybrid Sunfish 1,000 3.0"
Sep 24, 1998 Largemouth Bass 200 3.5"
Sep 24, 1998 Channel Catfish 100 8.0"
Sep 24, 1998 Fathead Minnow 10,000 2.0"
May 16, 1997 Rainbow Trout 800 11.8"
May 17, 1996 Rainbow Trout 400 11.5"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 14 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
May Sep Mar
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Largemouth Bass Hybrid Sunfish

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

⚓ Middle River Rouge Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Middle River Rouge Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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