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Nevins Lake

πŸ“ Montcalm County, Michigan

Nevins Lake is a fishing water in Montcalm County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

30
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout, 1.6 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Rainbow Trout Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Nevins Lake (Montcalm County) 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, rainbow trout 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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40/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 7, 2025
Last: Apr 7, 2025
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
5 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Nevins Lake (Montcalm County) Today

Fall fish at Nevins Lake (Montcalm County) are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Nevins Lake (Montcalm County) 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, rainbow trout and yellow perch.

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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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Nevins Lake

Combined bite activity across all 30 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ 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
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
10 Stocking events
50,388 Fish stocked
1 Species
574d Since last stock
387d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 50,388
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πŸ“‹ Nevins Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 5,700 6.4"
Apr 2, 2024 Rainbow Trout 5,995 6.7"
May 16, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,000 6.9"
Apr 6, 2023 Rainbow Trout 4,100 6.3"
Apr 12, 2022 Rainbow Trout 5,300 6.9"
Apr 28, 2021 Rainbow Trout 5,300 6.5"
Apr 29, 2020 Rainbow Trout 5,095 7.0"
Apr 8, 2019 Rainbow Trout 6,000 6.2"
Apr 24, 2018 Rainbow Trout 5,898 6.2"
May 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 6,000 6.2"
May 5, 2016 Rainbow Trout 5,300 6.6"
Apr 17, 2015 Rainbow Trout 5,599 6.2"
Apr 16, 2014 Rainbow Trout 5,600 6.6"
May 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 5,498 7.3"
Mar 21, 2012 Rainbow Trout 5,498 6.6"
Apr 18, 2011 Rainbow Trout 5,697 6.5"
Apr 22, 2010 Rainbow Trout 5,698 7.1"
Apr 30, 2009 Rainbow Trout 4,765 6.8"
Apr 14, 2008 Rainbow Trout 5,300 7.2"
May 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 5,897 6.3"
Apr 4, 2006 Rainbow Trout 5,300 5.7"
Apr 20, 2005 Rainbow Trout 6,597 7.0"
Apr 7, 2004 Rainbow Trout 998 7.1"
Apr 5, 2004 Rainbow Trout 5,000 7.0"
Apr 23, 2003 Rainbow Trout 5,760 6.5"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 50 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Mar
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout

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

βš“ Nevins Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Nevins Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Montcalm County boat launches.

Nevins Lake Gravel ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 4 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, AIS signage
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
231-856-4452
Record updated
April 2026
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🌀 Current Nevins Lake Weather Conditions

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