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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 21, 1987 Arctic grayling, 39.6 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 Kettlehole 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 brook trout and arctic grayling), 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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44/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 21, 1987
Last: Apr 21, 1987
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
2 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Kettlehole Pond Today

Fall fish at Kettlehole 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 Kettlehole 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 brook trout and arctic grayling.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season

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 Kettlehole Pond

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"

📋 Kettlehole Pond Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 21, 1987 Arctic grayling 700 7.2"
Oct 11, 1985 Brook Trout 480 3.3"
Jun 18, 1985 Brook Trout 200 5.6"
May 28, 1985 Brook Trout 315 6.5"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 4 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Apr
Most Stocked Species
Brook Trout Arctic grayling

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

⚓ Kettlehole Pond Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Kettlehole Pond Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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