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Ransom Lake

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Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 6, 1991 Northern Pike, 35.4 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 Ransom 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 bluegill, channel catfish and northern pike), 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
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 6, 1991
Last: Jun 6, 1991
🌖 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 Ransom Lake Today

Fall fish at Ransom 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 Ransom 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 bluegill, channel catfish and northern pike.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Ransom Lake

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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Channel Catfish12"10
Northern Pike24"2
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined

📋 Ransom Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 6, 1991 Northern Pike 750 3.0"
May 16, 1990 Northern Pike 1,000 4.0"
Sep 17, 1988 Channel Catfish 1,900 3.7"
May 23, 1988 Rainbow Trout 1,200 6.6"
May 16, 1988 Northern Pike 750 3.1"
Jul 16, 1987 Channel Catfish 38 5.5"
Jul 15, 1987 Channel Catfish 60 14.0"
May 22, 1987 Northern Pike 750 4.1"
May 20, 1987 Rainbow Trout 1,200 6.9"
May 14, 1987 Bluegill 200 3.9"
Apr 15, 1987 Smallmouth Bass 90 7.4"

* 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: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jul Jun
Most Stocked Species
Northern Pike Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

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

⚓ Ransom Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Ransom Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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