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Little Smoky (Trout) Lake

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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 27, 2000 Walleye, 26.4 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 Little Smoky (Trout) 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 northern pike and walleye), 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 27, 2000
Last: Jun 27, 2000
🌖 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 Little Smoky (Trout) Lake Today

Fall fish at Little Smoky (Trout) 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 Little Smoky (Trout) 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 northern pike and walleye.

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 Little Smoky (Trout) Lake

Northern Pike Good
Esox lucius
Walleye Good
Sander vitreus
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📅 Best Time to Fish Little Smoky (Trout) 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
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5

📋 Little Smoky (Trout) Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 27, 2000 Walleye 3,500 1.3"
Jun 30, 1998 Walleye 1,000 2.3"
Jul 19, 1996 Walleye 2,003 2.3"
Jun 29, 1994 Walleye 2,040 1.7"
Jun 24, 1992 Walleye 2,040 1.7"
Jun 28, 1990 Walleye 3,500 1.5"
May 17, 1990 Northern Pike 3,900 3.7"
Oct 18, 1989 Northern Pike 200 18.1"
Jun 29, 1989 Walleye 4,000 1.9"
May 31, 1989 Northern Pike 2,000 4.3"
May 18, 1988 Northern Pike 2,000 3.6"
Apr 16, 1979 Northern Pike 278 17.7"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 12 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Oct
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Northern Pike

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

⚓ Little Smoky (Trout) Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Little Smoky (Trout) Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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