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Base Line Lake

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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 15, 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 Base Line 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 15, 1999
Last: Jun 15, 1999
🌖 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 Base Line Lake Today

Fall fish at Base Line 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 Base Line 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 Base Line Lake

Northern Pike Good
Esox lucius
Walleye Good
Sander vitreus
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📅 Best Time to Fish Base Line 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

📋 Base Line Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 15, 1999 Walleye 18,153 2.2"
Jun 18, 1998 Walleye 4,030 2.2"
Jun 11, 1996 Walleye 25,520 1.3"
Jun 20, 1995 Northern Pike 1,409 4.1"
Jun 6, 1995 Walleye 60,000 1.2"
Jun 1, 1994 Walleye 25,000 1.0"
Jun 1, 1994 Northern Pike 1,400 4.2"
Jun 18, 1993 Northern Pike 1,750 3.3"
Jun 4, 1992 Northern Pike 1,275 3.7"
May 8, 1991 Northern Pike 3,500 2.2"
May 11, 1990 Northern Pike 1,750 3.7"
Sep 7, 1989 Northern Pike 253 13.2"
May 30, 1989 Northern Pike 850 4.3"
May 11, 1988 Northern Pike 1,750 3.2"
Jul 2, 1987 Northern Pike 152 10.0"
May 16, 1987 Northern Pike 800 3.3"
Aug 12, 1986 Northern Pike 257 12.1"
May 29, 1986 Northern Pike 750 3.6"
May 27, 1986 Northern Pike 1,000 3.3"
May 13, 1985 Northern Pike 2,000 3.5"
Jun 4, 1984 Northern Pike 1,250 3.9"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 21 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Jul
Most Stocked Species
Northern Pike Walleye

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

⚓ Base Line Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Base Line Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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