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Avalon Lake

πŸ“ Montmorency County, Michigan

Avalon Lake is a fishing water in Montmorency County, Michigan (Northern Lake Huron management unit).

37
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked Apr 22, 2026 Splake, 192 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Splake 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 Avalon 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 brook trout, brown trout and lake trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C+
56/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 22, 2026
Last: Apr 22, 2026
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
10 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Avalon Lake Today

Fall fish at Avalon Lake 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 Avalon 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 brook trout, brown trout and lake trout.

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.

🐟 Fish Species in Avalon Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Avalon Lake

Combined bite activity across all 37 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
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Splake8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Yellow PerchNone25
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
19 Stocking events
204,215 Fish stocked
3 Species
193d Since last stock
387d Longest gap
Splake 195,285
Brown Trout 8,678
Brook Trout 252
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πŸ“‹ Avalon Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 22, 2026 Splake 20,398 7.9"
Apr 22, 2026 Brook Trout 252 19.4"
Apr 18, 2025 Splake 12,044 7.7"
Apr 18, 2025 Splake 7,852 7.7"
Apr 2, 2024 Splake 13,000 7.2"
Apr 2, 2024 Splake 8,999 7.2"
Apr 21, 2023 Splake 19,999 7.2"
Apr 27, 2022 Splake 12,136 7.4"
Apr 27, 2022 Splake 9,959 7.4"
Apr 5, 2021 Splake 17,409 8.0"
Mar 29, 2021 Splake 2,588 7.7"
Apr 20, 2020 Splake 9,730 7.7"
Apr 27, 2019 Splake 3,057 7.4"
Apr 22, 2019 Splake 16,939 7.4"
May 4, 2018 Splake 4,845 8.1"
May 3, 2018 Splake 12,699 8.2"
May 3, 2018 Splake 2,539 8.2"
Jun 8, 2017 Brown Trout 8,678 6.3"
Apr 17, 2017 Splake 21,092 7.4"
Apr 27, 2016 Rainbow Trout 100 16.0"
Apr 20, 2016 Splake 19,993 7.7"
May 1, 2015 Splake 18,680 8.4"
Apr 21, 2015 Brown Trout 100 13.4"
Jun 2, 2014 Brown Trout 2,224 5.0"
Jun 2, 2014 Brown Trout 2,069 7.7"
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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 98 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Jun
Most Stocked Species
Splake Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

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

βš“ Avalon Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Avalon Lake. 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 Montmorency County boat launches.

Lake Avalon Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 16 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
989-785-4388
Record updated
April 2026
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