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Starvation Lake

πŸ“ Kalkaska County, Michigan

Starvation Lake is a fishing water in Kalkaska County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

32
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Apr 20, 2026 Brown Trout, 194 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Rainbow Trout Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Starvation 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 bluegill, brown trout and rainbow trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C
51/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 20, 2026
Last: Apr 20, 2026
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
5 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Starvation Lake Today

Fall fish at Starvation Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Starvation 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 bluegill, brown trout and rainbow 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.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Starvation Lake

Combined bite activity across all 32 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ 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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
23 Stocking events
75,621 Fish stocked
2 Species
195d Since last stock
385d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 42,753
Brown Trout 32,868
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πŸ“‹ Starvation Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 20, 2026 Brown Trout 3,100 7.4"
Apr 20, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,500 7.4"
Apr 22, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,500 4.2"
Apr 22, 2025 Brown Trout 3,300 7.6"
Apr 2, 2024 Rainbow Trout 3,685 7.7"
Apr 2, 2024 Brown Trout 3,100 7.3"
Apr 19, 2023 Brown Trout 3,015 7.4"
Apr 19, 2023 Rainbow Trout 3,200 6.3"
Apr 21, 2022 Rainbow Trout 3,350 7.6"
Apr 21, 2022 Brown Trout 3,345 7.2"
Apr 15, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,350 6.7"
Apr 5, 2021 Brown Trout 3,300 6.5"
Jun 15, 2020 Rainbow Trout 3,000 9.8"
Apr 27, 2020 Rainbow Trout 3,200 7.8"
Apr 15, 2020 Brown Trout 3,519 7.0"
May 2, 2019 Rainbow Trout 3,684 7.2"
Apr 16, 2019 Brown Trout 1,669 7.2"
Apr 16, 2019 Brown Trout 1,670 7.2"
Oct 29, 2018 Rainbow Trout 5,000 3.4"
May 15, 2018 Brown Trout 3,350 7.2"
Apr 30, 2018 Rainbow Trout 3,600 7.1"
Apr 13, 2017 Brown Trout 3,500 7.4"
Apr 13, 2017 Rainbow Trout 3,684 6.8"
May 5, 2016 Rainbow Trout 3,349 6.5"
Apr 18, 2016 Brown Trout 3,350 7.1"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 96 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Sep
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

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

βš“ Starvation Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Starvation Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Kalkaska County boat launches.

Starvation Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 9 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
989-348-7068
Record updated
April 2026
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