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Andrus Lake

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Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Aug 13, 1998 Largemouth Bass, 28.2 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 Andrus 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 bluegill, largemouth bass and rainbow trout), 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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36/100
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Aug 13, 1998
Last: Aug 13, 1998
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
4 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Andrus Lake Today

Fall fish at Andrus 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 Andrus 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 bluegill, largemouth bass and rainbow trout.

Very Low estimated pressure today
Popular stocking lake

Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Andrus 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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined

📋 Andrus Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Aug 13, 1998 Largemouth Bass 101 6.1"
Jul 28, 1998 Smallmouth Bass 259 2.6"
Jul 21, 1994 Largemouth Bass 982 1.8"
Aug 5, 1993 Largemouth Bass 1,008 2.0"
May 31, 1990 Rainbow Trout 1,000 8.2"
May 31, 1990 Largemouth Bass 17 15.0"
May 31, 1990 Bluegill 37 6.0"
May 23, 1990 Rainbow Trout 1,500 8.2"
Oct 18, 1989 Largemouth Bass 1,000 3.9"
May 31, 1989 Rainbow Trout 2,290 8.1"
May 18, 1987 Rainbow Trout 2,500 7.2"
May 1, 1986 Rainbow Trout 2,190 7.5"
May 16, 1985 Rainbow Trout 2,500 6.1"
May 24, 1984 Rainbow Trout 1,350 6.3"
Jun 8, 1983 Rainbow Trout 2,360 6.6"
Jun 11, 1981 Rainbow Trout 2,000 4.8"
May 20, 1980 Rainbow Trout 2,000 7.8"
Jun 11, 1979 Rainbow Trout 2,000 7.0"

* 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: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jun Aug
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass

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

⚓ Andrus Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Andrus Lake Weather Conditions

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