Clear, deep Newaygo County lake with trophy walleye and largemouth bass. MDNR stocks walleye annually.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Pickerel Lake (Newaygo 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 largemouth bass, walleye and bluegill.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 56 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish 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 |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Splake | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Lake Herring | None | 5 inland (with whitefish) |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| 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.