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Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 10, 1984 Largemouth Bass, 42.5 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 Fennessy 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, largemouth bass and walleye), 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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36/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 10, 1984
Last: May 10, 1984
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
3 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Fennessy Lake Today

Fall fish at Fennessy 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 Fennessy 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, largemouth bass and walleye.

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.

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📅 Best Time to Fish Fennessy Lake

Combined bite activity across all 3 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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5

📋 Fennessy Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 10, 1984 Largemouth Bass 240 6.4"
Sep 21, 1983 Largemouth Bass 820 —
Jun 28, 1983 Bluegill 965 —
Apr 20, 1983 Walleye 450,000 0.4"
Apr 20, 1983 Walleye 150,000 0.4"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 5 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Sep
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Largemouth Bass Bluegill

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

⚓ Fennessy Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Fennessy Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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