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McAlpine Pond Pond

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Conditions today D 47/100 Below-average Last stocked Jul 28, 1998 Smallmouth Bass, 28.3 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 McAlpine Pond 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 brook trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass), 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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47/100
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jul 28, 1998
Last: Jul 28, 1998
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
3 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for McAlpine Pond Today

Fall fish at McAlpine Pond 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 McAlpine Pond 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 brook trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Friday Peak season 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.

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📅 Best Time to Fish McAlpine Pond

Combined bite activity across all 3 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined

📋 McAlpine Pond Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jul 28, 1998 Smallmouth Bass 415 2.6"
Aug 19, 1997 Smallmouth Bass 416 2.9"
Aug 28, 1996 Smallmouth Bass 541 1.7"
Jul 21, 1994 Largemouth Bass 424 1.8"
Aug 3, 1993 Largemouth Bass 442 2.1"
Sep 30, 1992 Brook Trout 1,250 5.4"
Oct 10, 1991 Brook Trout 1,250 4.5"
Sep 25, 1990 Brook Trout 1,250 3.9"
Sep 27, 1989 Brook Trout 1,250 3.8"
May 15, 1989 Brook Trout 60 11.3"
May 15, 1989 Brook Trout 25 17.6"
Jul 17, 1987 Brook Trout 200 10.2"
Jul 17, 1987 Brook Trout 5,000 3.5"
Jun 16, 1986 Brook Trout 1,250 2.3"
Jun 21, 1985 Brook Trout 1,250 2.2"
Oct 11, 1984 Brook Trout 1,250 3.6"
Jun 8, 1983 Brook Trout 1,250 2.1"
Sep 28, 1982 Brook Trout 1,250 3.3"
May 28, 1981 Brook Trout 1,000 2.0"
Jun 17, 1980 Brook Trout 1,000 2.6"
Jun 13, 1979 Brook Trout 1,000 3.5"

* 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: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Sep Jul
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass

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

⚓ McAlpine Pond Boat Launches

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🌤 Current McAlpine Pond Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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