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Shelldrake Dam Impoundment

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Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Sep 6, 1984 Largemouth Bass, 42.2 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 Shelldrake Dam Impoundment 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 largemouth bass, muskellunge and yellow perch), 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 Sep 6, 1984
Last: Sep 6, 1984
🌖 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 Shelldrake Dam Impoundment Today

Fall fish at Shelldrake Dam Impoundment 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 Shelldrake Dam Impoundment 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 largemouth bass, muskellunge and yellow perch.

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 Shelldrake Dam Impoundment

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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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Yellow PerchNone25
PumpkinseedNone25 sunfish combined
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined

📋 Shelldrake Dam Impoundment Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Sep 6, 1984 Largemouth Bass 747 2.0"
Aug 24, 1984 Muskellunge 4,520 7.2"
Aug 16, 1984 Largemouth Bass 22,422 0.4"
May 16, 1984 Yellow Perch 7,600 6.2"
Aug 22, 1983 Largemouth Bass 10,858 1.5"
Aug 2, 1983 Muskellunge 3,400 7.4"
May 12, 1983 Yellow Perch 3,924 —
May 12, 1983 Pumpkinseed 75 —
May 12, 1983 Rock Bass 241 —

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 9 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Aug May Sep
Most Stocked Species
Largemouth Bass Muskellunge Yellow Perch

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

⚓ Shelldrake Dam Impoundment Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Shelldrake Dam Impoundment Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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