What fish can you catch in Arbutus Lake?

Arbutus Lake is home to 41 fish species including Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Splake, Yellow Perch and more.

When was Arbutus Lake last stocked?

Arbutus Lake was last stocked on June 24, 2005 (7709 days ago). See the full stocking history below.

Are there boat launches at Arbutus Lake?

Arbutus Lake has 1 public boat launch. See locations and directions below.

Where is Arbutus Lake located?

Arbutus Lake is located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, covering approximately 510 acres.

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Arbutus Lake

📍 Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Small, very clear Grand Traverse County lake. Outstanding smallmouth bass and rainbow trout. Near Traverse City.

510

Acres

56 ft

Max depth

Fish species

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🐟 Fish Species in Arbutus Lake

Micropterus dolomieu

Salvelinus fontinalis

Esox lucius

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Salvelinus fontinalis x namaycush

Perca flavescens

Dorosoma cepedianum

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Coregonus artedi

Ambloplites rupestris

Myoxocephalus thompsonii

Notropis atherinoides

Etheostoma microperca

Catostomus catostomus

Notropis volucellus

Cottus bairdii

Pungitius pungitius

Margariscus nachtriebi

Phoxinus eos

Carpiodes cyprinus

Notropis stramineus

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Moxostoma anisurum

Cottus cognatus

Cottus ricei

Cyprinella spiloptera

Notropis hudsonius

Gasterosteus aculeatus

Percopsis omiscomaycus

Fundulus diaphanus

Catostomus commersonii

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📋 Arbutus Lake Stocking Records

Date	Species	Quantity	Size
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📅 Best Time to Fish Arbutus Lake

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⚓ Boat Launches

Arbutus Lake TART Access

📍 Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

Paved ramp Free 20 parking spots

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📏 Fishing Regulations

Regulations locked Size limits, daily bag limits, and seasonal rules for every species in this lake.

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🔗 Resources

📋 DNR Stocking Database 📖 Michigan Fishing Guide (PDF) 🗺 View on Map 📍 Google Maps 🎣 Log a catch here