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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked May 6, 2003 Brown Trout, 23.5 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 Smith Drain 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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44/100
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 6, 2003
Last: May 6, 2003
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
2 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Smith Drain Today

Fall fish at Smith Drain 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 Smith Drain 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
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.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Smith Drain

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"

📋 Smith Drain Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 6, 2003 Brown Trout 200 6.7"
Apr 4, 2002 Brown Trout 160 7.5"
Apr 18, 2001 Brown Trout 140 8.2"
Apr 11, 2000 Brown Trout 125 6.7"
Apr 1, 1999 Brown Trout 100 7.4"
Apr 9, 1998 Brown Trout 200 5.5"
Apr 14, 1997 Brown Trout 200 6.8"
Apr 22, 1996 Brown Trout 200 6.7"
Apr 12, 1995 Brown Trout 200 6.4"
Apr 25, 1994 Brown Trout 300 8.6"
Apr 25, 1994 Brown Trout 200 8.6"
Apr 29, 1993 Brown Trout 300 8.5"
Apr 8, 1993 Brown Trout 200 7.4"
Apr 15, 1992 Brown Trout 290 6.0"
Apr 15, 1992 Brown Trout 200 6.0"
May 1, 1991 Brook Trout 500 8.5"
Apr 26, 1991 Brown Trout 210 6.1"
Apr 26, 1991 Brown Trout 315 6.1"
Mar 30, 1990 Brown Trout 299 5.1"
Mar 28, 1990 Brown Trout 199 5.2"
Apr 7, 1989 Brown Trout 200 5.8"
Apr 7, 1989 Brown Trout 300 5.8"
Apr 19, 1988 Brown Trout 300 5.4"
Apr 19, 1988 Brown Trout 200 5.4"
Apr 10, 1987 Brown Trout 240 5.0"
Showing 25 of 36 stocking records, newest first

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 36 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr Mar May
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout Brook Trout

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

⚓ Smith Drain Boat Launches

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💡 Angler Tips for Smith Drain

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🌤 Current Smith Drain Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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