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Lorden Lake

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Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked Jun 21, 1983 Bluegill, 43.4 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 Lorden 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 black crappie, bluegill 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 Jun 21, 1983
Last: Jun 21, 1983
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
4 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lorden Lake Today

Fall fish at Lorden 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 Lorden 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 black crappie, bluegill 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 Lorden Lake

Combined bite activity across all 4 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
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25

📋 Lorden Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 21, 1983 Bluegill 484 —
May 24, 1983 Yellow Perch 125 —
May 3, 1983 Bluegill 300 —
May 3, 1983 Black Crappie 47 —
Apr 27, 1983 Bluegill 12 —
Apr 26, 1983 Bluegill 16 —
Apr 26, 1983 Black Crappie 89 —
Apr 26, 1983 Walleye 50 18.4"

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 8 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Jun
Most Stocked Species
Bluegill Black Crappie Yellow Perch

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

⚓ Lorden Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Lorden Lake Weather Conditions

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