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Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Apr 19, 1996 Rainbow Trout, 30.6 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 Battjes Pond 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 black crappie, bluegill and brown 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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51/100
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 19, 1996
Last: Apr 19, 1996
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
5 game species present
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Battjes Pond Today

Fall fish at Battjes Pond 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 Battjes Pond 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 black crappie, bluegill and brown trout.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Friday Peak season 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 Battjes Pond

Combined bite activity across all 5 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
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"

📋 Battjes Pond Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 19, 1996 Rainbow Trout 399 6.6"
May 15, 1995 Brown Trout 400 7.2"
May 19, 1994 Rainbow Trout 399 6.7"
Apr 14, 1993 Rainbow Trout 385 6.4"
Apr 17, 1992 Rainbow Trout 400 6.7"
Aug 2, 1991 Largemouth Bass 116 11.0"
Apr 10, 1991 Rainbow Trout 395 7.0"
May 19, 1988 Rainbow Trout 500 6.6"
May 4, 1988 Black Crappie 530 7.0"
May 4, 1988 Bluegill 229 5.9"
May 3, 1988 Largemouth Bass 16 13.6"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 11 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
May Apr Aug
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Largemouth Bass Bluegill

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

⚓ Battjes Pond Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Battjes Pond Weather Conditions

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