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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 9, 2013 Brook Trout, 13.5 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 Paulding Pond 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 May 9, 2013
Last: May 9, 2013
🌗 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 Paulding Pond Today

Fall fish at Paulding Pond 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 Paulding Pond 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 Paulding Pond

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
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📅 Best Time to Fish Paulding Pond

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"

📋 Paulding Pond Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 9, 2013 Brook Trout 524 8.3"
Apr 20, 2012 Brook Trout 450 8.0"
May 4, 2011 Brook Trout 564 8.2"
Apr 22, 2010 Brook Trout 600 7.8"
May 4, 2009 Brook Trout 569 6.5"
May 2, 2008 Brook Trout 558 6.3"
Apr 24, 2007 Brook Trout 524 6.4"
May 1, 2006 Brook Trout 495 7.2"
Apr 28, 2005 Brook Trout 600 6.8"
May 11, 2004 Brown Trout 700 6.9"
May 15, 2003 Brown Trout 698 6.7"
Nov 5, 2002 Brown Trout 750 5.2"
May 2, 1995 Brown Trout 640 7.4"
May 16, 1994 Brown Trout 700 7.2"
Jun 14, 1993 Brown Trout 700 8.0"
May 6, 1992 Brown Trout 690 6.4"
May 10, 1991 Brown Trout 700 6.2"
Jun 5, 1990 Brown Trout 700 7.7"
May 17, 1989 Brown Trout 700 7.3"
May 11, 1988 Brown Trout 700 8.0"
May 20, 1987 Brown Trout 580 7.9"
Jun 6, 1986 Brown Trout 550 7.3"
Jun 6, 1985 Brown Trout 460 6.8"
May 30, 1984 Brown Trout 450 6.1"
Jun 6, 1983 Brown Trout 700 6.0"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 29 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jun Apr
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout Brook Trout

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

⚓ Paulding Pond Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Paulding Pond Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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