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Lake Nepessing

πŸ“ Lapeer County, Michigan

Lapeer County lake with good walleye and bass fishing. Clear water with good structure. Active fishing club.

952
Acres
38 ft
Max depth
41
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today C 49/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jul 11, 2019 Northern Pike, 7.3 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye 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 Lake Nepessing 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 muskellunge), 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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49/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jul 11, 2019
Last: Jul 11, 2019
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
14 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
952 acres: mid-size lake
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lake Nepessing Today

Fall fish at Lake Nepessing 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 Lake Nepessing 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 muskellunge.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Lake Nepessing

Bluegill Good
Lepomis macrochirus
Largemouth Bass Good
Micropterus salmoides
Muskellunge Good
Esox masquinongy
Northern Pike Good
Esox lucius
Smallmouth Bass Good
Micropterus dolomieu
Walleye Good
Sander vitreus
Yellow Perch Good
Perca flavescens
Gizzard Shad Good
Dorosoma cepedianum
Golden Shiner Good
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Redear Sunfish Good
Lepomis microlophus
Brown Bullhead Good
Ameiurus nebulosus
Green Sunfish Good
Lepomis cyanellus
Rock Bass Good
Ambloplites rupestris
Yellow Bullhead Fair
Ameiurus natalis
Blackstripe Topminnow Good
Fundulus notatus
Bluntnose Minnow Good
Pimephales notatus
Brook Silverside Good
Labidesthes sicculus
Central Mudminnow Good
Umbra limi
Common Shiner Good
Luxilus cornutus
Emerald Shiner Good
Notropis atherinoides
Fathead Minnow Good
Pimephales promelas
Ghost Shiner Good
Notropis buchanani
Golden Redhorse Good
Moxostoma erythrurum
Goldfish Good
Carassius auratus
Lake Chubsucker Good
Erimyzon sucetta
Mimic Shiner Good
Notropis volucellus
Pugnose Minnow Good
Opsopoeodus emiliae
Quillback Good
Carpiodes cyprinus
Redfin Shiner Good
Lythrurus umbratilis
Sand Shiner Good
Notropis stramineus
Shorthead Redhorse Good
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Silver Chub Good
Macrhybopsis storeriana
Silver Redhorse Good
Moxostoma anisurum
Spotfin Shiner Good
Cyprinella spiloptera
Spottail Shiner Good
Notropis hudsonius
Spotted Sucker Good
Minytrema melanops
Starhead Topminnow Good
Fundulus dispar
Trout-Perch Good
Percopsis omiscomaycus
Western Banded Killifish Good
Fundulus diaphanus
Western Creek Chubsucker Good
Erimyzon oblongus
White Sucker Good
Catostomus commersonii
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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Lake Nepessing

Combined bite activity across all 41 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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
Green SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
3 Stocking events
88,847 Fish stocked
2 Species
2671d Since last stock
747d Longest gap
Walleye 87,201
Northern Pike 1,646
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
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Qty / event
Jun '17
Jun '19
Jul '19

πŸ“‹ Lake Nepessing Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jul 11, 2019 Northern Pike 1,646 5.5"
Jun 25, 2019 Walleye 52,676 1.7"
Jun 8, 2017 Walleye 34,525 1.2"
Jun 16, 2016 Northern Pike 3,604 4.5"
Jun 10, 2015 Walleye 32,296 1.6"
Jun 12, 2014 Northern Pike 5,105 4.5"
Jun 5, 2013 Walleye 20,816 1.4"
Jun 11, 2010 Walleye 22,418 1.8"
Jun 26, 2008 Walleye 17,175 1.4"
Jun 6, 2006 Walleye 21,402 1.8"
Jun 15, 2004 Walleye 25,651 2.0"
Jun 11, 2003 Walleye 24,635 1.5"
Jun 7, 2000 Walleye 3,599 1.5"
Jun 7, 2000 Walleye 107,089 1.8"
Sep 29, 1999 Walleye 4,250 3.8"
Sep 29, 1999 Walleye 202 9.5"
Jun 8, 1999 Walleye 625 1.5"
Jun 8, 1999 Walleye 263 2.3"
Jun 18, 1998 Walleye 106,758 2.4"
Jun 10, 1998 Walleye 9,375 2.2"
Sep 9, 1997 Walleye 9,000 3.8"
Jun 18, 1997 Walleye 4,809 1.8"
Jun 17, 1997 Walleye 41,633 1.5"
Jun 16, 1997 Walleye 2,472 1.8"
Jun 20, 1996 Walleye 41,991 1.7"
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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 45 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Sep Aug
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge Northern Pike

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

βš“ Lake Nepessing Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Lake Nepessing. 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 Lapeer County boat launches.

Nepessing Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 16 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
810-797-4439
Record updated
April 2026
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