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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 29, 1996 Brook 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 Hilltop 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 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 29, 1996
Last: May 29, 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 Hilltop Lake Today

Fall fish at Hilltop 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 Hilltop 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.

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 Hilltop Lake

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
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📅 Best Time to Fish Hilltop 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"

📋 Hilltop Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 29, 1996 Brook Trout 1,400 6.1"
May 22, 1995 Brook Trout 1,400 7.8"
May 25, 1994 Brook Trout 1,400 7.5"
May 26, 1993 Brook Trout 1,400 6.9"
May 26, 1993 Brook Trout 100 18.8"
Jun 1, 1992 Brook Trout 1,400 5.2"
May 6, 1991 Brook Trout 1,400 6.1"
May 24, 1990 Brook Trout 1,400 7.0"
Apr 27, 1988 Brook Trout 1,400 6.3"
May 8, 1987 Brook Trout 1,400 6.3"
Oct 21, 1986 Brook Trout 1,800 3.7"
Oct 22, 1985 Brook Trout 1,460 4.2"
Oct 4, 1984 Brook Trout 1,800 3.9"
Oct 17, 1983 Brook Trout 1,720 3.5"
Oct 6, 1982 Brook Trout 1,800 3.4"
May 13, 1981 Brook Trout 2,700 1.7"
Oct 22, 1980 Brook Trout 1,571 4.8"

* 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
May Oct Jun
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout

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

⚓ Hilltop Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Hilltop Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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