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Mishike (Turtle) Lake

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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 5, 2009 Brown Trout, 17.5 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 Mishike (Turtle) 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 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
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 5, 2009
Last: May 5, 2009
🌗 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 Mishike (Turtle) Lake Today

Fall fish at Mishike (Turtle) 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 Mishike (Turtle) 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 and brown trout.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend 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 Mishike (Turtle) Lake

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
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📅 Best Time to Fish Mishike (Turtle) Lake

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"

📋 Mishike (Turtle) Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 5, 2009 Brown Trout 693 7.6"
May 14, 2008 Brown Trout 649 7.6"
May 8, 2007 Brown Trout 540 7.8"
Oct 6, 2006 Brook Trout 648 5.6"
Oct 18, 2005 Brook Trout 672 5.5"
Oct 11, 2004 Brook Trout 647 4.8"
Oct 17, 2003 Brook Trout 670 4.5"
May 9, 2002 Brook Trout 750 6.6"
May 11, 2001 Brook Trout 750 6.5"
May 1, 2000 Brook Trout 750 6.9"
Apr 30, 1999 Brook Trout 750 6.5"
May 5, 1998 Brook Trout 750 6.5"
May 27, 1997 Brook Trout 710 5.9"
May 29, 1996 Brook Trout 750 6.1"
May 22, 1995 Brook Trout 750 7.8"
May 25, 1994 Brook Trout 750 7.5"
May 28, 1993 Brook Trout 750 6.9"
Jun 1, 1992 Brook Trout 750 5.2"
Jun 14, 1991 Brook Trout 750 6.2"
May 24, 1990 Brook Trout 750 7.0"
May 11, 1989 Brook Trout 700 6.5"
Apr 28, 1988 Brook Trout 1,000 6.2"
May 12, 1987 Brook Trout 1,000 6.3"
Oct 21, 1986 Brook Trout 1,950 4.3"
Oct 14, 1985 Brook Trout 1,500 3.7"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 31 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May Oct Jun
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout Brown Trout

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

⚓ Mishike (Turtle) Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Mishike (Turtle) Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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