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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 31, 1996 Walleye, 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 Square 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 brook trout 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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33/100
Sunday, November 1, 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
2 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Square Lake Today

Fall fish at Square 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 Square 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 brook trout 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.

🐟 Fish Species in Square Lake

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
Walleye Good
Sander vitreus
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📅 Best Time to Fish Square Lake

Combined bite activity across all 2 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"
Walleye15"5

📋 Square Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 31, 1996 Walleye 200,000 0.5"
Oct 13, 1994 Brook Trout 900 6.1"
Oct 6, 1993 Brook Trout 900 5.0"
Oct 2, 1992 Brook Trout 900 5.4"
Oct 8, 1991 Brook Trout 900 4.5"
Oct 4, 1990 Brook Trout 900 3.8"
May 31, 1990 Brook Trout 450 6.9"
Sep 29, 1987 Brook Trout 250 5.1"
Oct 23, 1986 Brook Trout 600 3.7"
Sep 30, 1985 Brook Trout 460 3.7"
Sep 26, 1984 Brook Trout 600 3.4"
May 30, 1984 Brook Trout 300 5.3"
Sep 15, 1981 Brook Trout 600 4.3"
Oct 27, 1980 Brook Trout 400 4.8"
Sep 6, 1979 Brook Trout 400 5.5"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 15 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Oct Sep May
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout Walleye

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

⚓ Square Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Square Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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