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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 24, 2008 Brook Trout, 18.4 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 South Pauls 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 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
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 24, 2008
Last: Jun 24, 2008
🌖 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 South Pauls Lake Today

Fall fish at South Pauls 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 South Pauls 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.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in South Pauls Lake

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
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📅 Best Time to Fish South Pauls Lake

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"

📋 South Pauls Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 24, 2008 Brook Trout 800 3.2"
Jun 13, 2007 Brook Trout 800 2.1"
Jun 12, 2006 Brook Trout 800 2.7"
Jun 13, 2005 Brook Trout 800 2.6"
Jun 19, 2004 Brook Trout 1,027 2.8"
Sep 16, 2003 Brook Trout 900 3.9"
Oct 15, 1997 Brook Trout 550 3.5"
Jun 11, 1996 Brook Trout 400 6.4"
Jun 2, 1995 Brook Trout 550 8.5"
May 17, 1994 Brook Trout 530 7.2"
May 12, 1993 Brook Trout 550 6.2"
May 12, 1992 Brook Trout 550 5.6"
Mar 7, 1991 Brook Trout 400 5.3"
Sep 25, 1989 Brook Trout 1,100 3.8"
Oct 7, 1987 Brook Trout 1,100 5.4"
Oct 14, 1986 Brook Trout 800 4.1"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 16 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Oct
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout

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

⚓ South Pauls Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current South Pauls Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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