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Hardwood Lake

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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked May 27, 1999 Northern Pike, 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 Hardwood 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 largemouth bass 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 May 27, 1999
Last: May 27, 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 Hardwood Lake Today

Fall fish at Hardwood 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 Hardwood 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 largemouth bass 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.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Hardwood 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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2

📋 Hardwood Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 27, 1999 Northern Pike 1,000 1.7"
May 15, 1990 Northern Pike 11,500 3.5"
May 19, 1988 Northern Pike 2,896 3.7"
May 29, 1986 Northern Pike 11,500 3.6"
May 14, 1985 Northern Pike 15,000 3.4"
Aug 27, 1981 Northern Pike 1,761 2.9"
Apr 7, 1981 Northern Pike 115,000 0.6"
Jun 27, 1979 Largemouth Bass 50 8.4"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 8 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jun Aug
Most Stocked Species
Northern Pike Largemouth Bass

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

⚓ Hardwood Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Hardwood Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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