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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 31, 1996 Largemouth Bass, 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 Irish 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 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
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 31, 1996
Last: May 31, 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 Irish Lake Today

Fall fish at Irish 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 Irish 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.

Very Low estimated pressure today

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Irish Lake

Largemouth Bass Good
Micropterus salmoides
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📅 Best Time to Fish Irish 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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined

📋 Irish Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 31, 1996 Largemouth Bass 114 9.3"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 1 historical stocking event at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May
Most Stocked Species
Largemouth Bass

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

⚓ Irish Lake Boat Launches

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💡 Angler Tips for Irish Lake

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🌤 Current Irish Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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