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Section 1 Pond Pond

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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Oct 15, 2009 Brook Trout, 17.1 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 Section 1 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 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
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Oct 15, 2009
Last: Oct 15, 2009
🌖 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 Section 1 Pond Today

Fall fish at Section 1 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 Section 1 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.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Section 1 Pond

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
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📅 Best Time to Fish Section 1 Pond

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"

📋 Section 1 Pond Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 15, 2009 Brook Trout 150 6.2"
Oct 13, 2008 Brook Trout 150 5.7"
Oct 19, 2007 Brook Trout 150 5.6"
Oct 5, 2006 Brook Trout 200 5.6"
Oct 4, 2005 Brook Trout 200 5.7"
Oct 18, 2004 Brook Trout 149 5.0"
Oct 7, 2003 Brook Trout 200 4.5"
Oct 2, 2002 Brook Trout 200 4.7"
Oct 26, 2001 Brook Trout 200 5.2"
Oct 20, 2000 Brook Trout 200 5.0"
Oct 5, 1999 Brook Trout 150 5.4"
Oct 29, 1998 Brook Trout 200 5.0"
Oct 22, 1997 Brook Trout 150 3.9"
Oct 15, 1996 Brook Trout 200 5.4"
Oct 5, 1995 Brook Trout 200 4.7"
Oct 13, 1994 Brook Trout 200 6.1"
Oct 6, 1993 Brook Trout 200 5.0"
Oct 2, 1992 Brook Trout 200 5.4"
Oct 8, 1991 Brook Trout 200 4.5"
Oct 8, 1990 Brook Trout 200 3.9"
Oct 5, 1989 Brook Trout 200 4.8"
Sep 28, 1987 Brook Trout 200 5.0"
Oct 29, 1986 Brook Trout 200 3.7"
May 21, 1986 Brook Trout 270 6.6"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 24 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Oct May Sep
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout

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

⚓ Section 1 Pond Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Section 1 Pond Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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