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Ruth Lake

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Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Jun 23, 1998 Walleye, 28.4 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 Ruth 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, smallmouth bass 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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36/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 23, 1998
Last: Jun 23, 1998
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
3 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Ruth Lake Today

Fall fish at Ruth 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 Ruth 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, smallmouth bass 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.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Ruth Lake

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
Northern Pike24"2
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5

📋 Ruth Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 23, 1998 Walleye 9,485 1.5"
Jun 27, 1995 Walleye 20,079 1.4"
May 27, 1994 Northern Pike 34 23.6"
Jun 30, 1990 Walleye 3,537 1.7"
Jun 30, 1990 Walleye 4,458 1.7"
Jul 16, 1985 Smallmouth Bass 200 7.7"
Jul 21, 1983 Smallmouth Bass 156 9.1"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 7 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Jul May
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Smallmouth Bass Northern Pike

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

⚓ Ruth Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Ruth Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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