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Three Legged Lake

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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 20, 2000 Northern Pike, 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 Three Legged 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 muskellunge 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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44/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 20, 2000
Last: Jun 20, 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 Three Legged Lake Today

Fall fish at Three Legged 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 Three Legged 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 muskellunge and northern pike.

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 Three Legged Lake

Muskellunge Good
Esox masquinongy
Northern Pike Good
Esox lucius
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📅 Best Time to Fish Three Legged 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
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2

📋 Three Legged Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 20, 2000 Northern Pike 131 5.2"
Jun 18, 1993 Northern Pike 400 3.3"
Oct 9, 1991 Muskellunge 200 9.7"
Sep 18, 1989 Muskellunge 200 9.0"
Sep 28, 1988 Muskellunge 100 10.3"
Oct 1, 1987 Muskellunge 125 10.4"
Oct 13, 1986 Muskellunge 100 7.8"
Aug 22, 1984 Muskellunge 80 7.1"
Aug 3, 1982 Muskellunge 180 5.9"
Aug 11, 1981 Muskellunge 200 6.5"
Aug 13, 1980 Muskellunge 200 6.6"
Jul 25, 1979 Muskellunge 200 6.0"

* 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: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Aug Oct Jun
Most Stocked Species
Muskellunge Northern Pike

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

⚓ Three Legged Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Three Legged Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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