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School Section Lake

📍 Oceana County, Michigan

School Section Lake is a fishing water in Oceana County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

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Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Oct 14, 2019 Walleye, 7.1 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 School Section 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 northern pike), 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
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Oct 14, 2019
Last: Oct 14, 2019
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
7 game species present
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for School Section Lake Today

Fall fish at School Section 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 School Section 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 northern pike.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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📅 Best Time to Fish School Section Lake

Combined bite activity across all 34 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
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Hybrid SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
3 Stocking events
2,820 Fish stocked
1 Species
2575d Since last stock
369d Longest gap
Walleye 2,820
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📋 School Section Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 14, 2019 Walleye 930 6.5"
Oct 10, 2018 Walleye 930 6.5"
Oct 18, 2017 Walleye 960 7.5"
Oct 15, 2008 Walleye 600 7.0"
Nov 27, 2007 Walleye 530 10.0"
Oct 1, 2007 Walleye 530 8.0"
Nov 1, 2006 Northern Pike 50 22.5"
Nov 1, 2006 Walleye 50 16.3"
Oct 1, 2006 Walleye 528 7.0"
Apr 14, 2004 Hybrid Sunfish 3,000 3.5"
May 1, 2000 Hybrid Sunfish 625 5.0"
May 1, 2000 Walleye 500 5.0"
Oct 10, 1997 Walleye 300 5.0"
Oct 1, 1996 Bluegill 300 3.5"
Oct 1, 1996 Walleye 300 5.0"
Jun 1, 1996 Walleye 2,000 7.0"
Sep 30, 1995 Walleye 2,000 4.0"
Jun 22, 1995 Northern Pike 400 4.2"
Jun 4, 1994 Northern Pike 434 4.3"
May 31, 1994 Northern Pike 400 4.1"
Jun 18, 1993 Northern Pike 850 3.3"
May 11, 1990 Northern Pike 800 3.4"
May 11, 1988 Northern Pike 800 3.2"
May 30, 1986 Northern Pike 400 3.7"
May 27, 1986 Northern Pike 404 3.3"
Showing 25 of 26 stocking records, newest first

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 26 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Oct May Jun
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Northern Pike Hybrid Sunfish

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

⚓ School Section Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current School Section Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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