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Sutherland Lake

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Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 14, 2008 Largemouth Bass, 18.5 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 Sutherland 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 channel catfish, largemouth bass and northern pike), 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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36/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 14, 2008
Last: May 14, 2008
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
3 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Sutherland Lake Today

Fall fish at Sutherland 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 Sutherland 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 channel catfish, largemouth bass and northern pike.

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.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Sutherland Lake

Combined bite activity across all 3 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
Channel Catfish12"10
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2

📋 Sutherland Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 14, 2008 Largemouth Bass 190 10.0"
May 22, 1999 Largemouth Bass 357 11.0"
Jun 11, 1989 Northern Pike 1,664 3.9"
Oct 15, 1988 Largemouth Bass 407 7.0"
Jun 25, 1987 Channel Catfish 59 19.1"
Jul 21, 1986 Largemouth Bass 115 7.1"
Jul 22, 1983 Largemouth Bass 152 5.2"
Jul 22, 1981 Largemouth Bass 2,625 2.1"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 8 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jul May Jun
Most Stocked Species
Largemouth Bass Channel Catfish Northern Pike

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

⚓ Sutherland Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Sutherland Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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