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Finger Lake

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Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Apr 30, 2008 Brook Trout, 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 Finger 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, brown trout and splake), 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 Apr 30, 2008
Last: Apr 30, 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 Finger Lake Today

Fall fish at Finger 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 Finger 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, brown trout and splake.

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 Finger 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Splake8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"

📋 Finger Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 30, 2008 Brook Trout 559 5.9"
Apr 30, 2008 Splake 4,299 7.5"
Apr 19, 2007 Splake 4,190 7.3"
Apr 25, 2006 Splake 4,500 7.6"
May 5, 2005 Splake 4,937 7.2"
Apr 28, 2004 Splake 3,915 6.4"
May 22, 2003 Splake 4,350 7.4"
Jun 5, 2002 Splake 4,350 8.5"
May 18, 2001 Splake 4,350 8.0"
Apr 24, 2000 Splake 4,350 7.4"
Apr 29, 1999 Splake 4,350 6.6"
Apr 24, 1998 Splake 4,350 6.3"
May 9, 1997 Splake 4,350 7.0"
May 31, 1996 Splake 4,350 6.9"
May 2, 1995 Splake 4,350 7.1"
May 10, 1994 Splake 4,350 6.3"
May 18, 1993 Splake 3,600 6.4"
May 28, 1992 Splake 4,350 6.4"
May 6, 1991 Splake 3,350 6.6"
May 23, 1990 Splake 2,900 6.5"
Apr 29, 1988 Splake 3,800 6.5"
May 18, 1987 Splake 4,350 7.4"
Sep 23, 1985 Splake 4,700 4.8"
May 28, 1985 Splake 2,930 8.2"
Jun 2, 1983 Splake 4,360 6.8"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 29 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
May Apr Jun
Most Stocked Species
Splake Brook Trout Brown Trout

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

⚓ Finger Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Finger Lake Weather Conditions

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