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Big Shag Lake

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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Jun 29, 1999 Walleye, 27.4 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 Big Shag 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 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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33/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 29, 1999
Last: Jun 29, 1999
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
2 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Big Shag Lake Today

Fall fish at Big Shag 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 Big Shag 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 walleye.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Big Shag Lake

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📅 Best Time to Fish Big Shag 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)
Walleye15"5

📋 Big Shag Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 29, 1999 Walleye 19,280 2.0"
Oct 28, 1998 Walleye 1,112 5.6"
Sep 19, 1997 Walleye 6,520 3.2"
Jul 1, 1997 Walleye 20,100 2.0"
Jul 6, 1995 Walleye 18,700 2.1"
Jul 1, 1993 Walleye 21,063 1.6"
Jun 14, 1991 Walleye 17,635 1.9"
Sep 24, 1990 Muskellunge 400 9.2"
Jul 7, 1989 Walleye 14,550 2.4"
Oct 5, 1988 Muskellunge 400 9.5"
Jun 23, 1987 Walleye 16,750 2.4"
Sep 17, 1986 Muskellunge 400 7.1"
Jul 3, 1985 Walleye 20,196 1.6"
Aug 27, 1984 Muskellunge 460 6.9"
Jul 3, 1983 Walleye 27,950 —
Aug 3, 1982 Muskellunge 550 5.9"
Aug 26, 1980 Muskellunge 500 7.2"
Jun 27, 1979 Walleye 25,000 —

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 18 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jul Jun Aug
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge

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

⚓ Big Shag Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Big Shag Lake Weather Conditions

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