Exceptionally clear water with extensive rocky shoals. Outstanding smallmouth bass fishing. Home to the University of Michigan Biological Station.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Douglas 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 atlantic salmon, smallmouth bass and brook trout.
Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 48 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Brook Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Brown Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Splake | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Lake Herring | None | 5 inland (with whitefish) |
| Burbot | None | 5 |
| Rock Bass | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.