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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Jun 3, 1996 Rainbow Trout, 30.4 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 Tanlund 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 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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33/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 3, 1996
Last: Jun 3, 1996
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
1 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Tanlund Lake Today

Fall fish at Tanlund 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 Tanlund 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 rainbow trout.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Tanlund Lake

Rainbow Trout Good
Oncorhynchus mykiss
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📅 Best Time to Fish Tanlund Lake

Combined bite activity across all 1 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
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"

📋 Tanlund Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 3, 1996 Rainbow Trout 900 7.5"
May 16, 1995 Rainbow Trout 900 8.3"
Jun 2, 1994 Rainbow Trout 900 8.2"
Jun 14, 1993 Rainbow Trout 900 7.2"
May 27, 1992 Rainbow Trout 900 7.5"
Jun 6, 1991 Rainbow Trout 700 7.5"
Jun 5, 1990 Rainbow Trout 900 8.0"
May 17, 1989 Rainbow Trout 900 8.1"
May 11, 1988 Rainbow Trout 900 7.4"
May 21, 1987 Rainbow Trout 900 6.1"
Jun 6, 1986 Rainbow Trout 900 6.8"
Jun 10, 1985 Rainbow Trout 900 5.9"
Jun 8, 1983 Rainbow Trout 900 6.4"
May 18, 1982 Rainbow Trout 500 6.4"
Jun 11, 1981 Rainbow Trout 500 4.8"
Jun 12, 1980 Rainbow Trout 500 7.6"
Jun 26, 1979 Rainbow Trout 1,000 4.2"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 17 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout

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

⚓ Tanlund Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Tanlund Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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