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McCormick Lake

πŸ“ Montmorency County, Michigan

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

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Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 21, 2026 Brown Trout, 194 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Brown Trout Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 0 boat launches Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable McCormick 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 rainbow trout), 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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40/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 21, 2026
Last: Apr 21, 2026
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
6 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for McCormick Lake Today

Fall fish at McCormick 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 McCormick 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 rainbow trout.

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.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish McCormick Lake

Combined bite activity across all 33 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
Yellow PerchNone25
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
15 Stocking events
53,749 Fish stocked
2 Species
194d Since last stock
385d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 5,156
Brown Trout 48,593
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πŸ“‹ McCormick Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 21, 2026 Brown Trout 4,700 7.4"
Apr 24, 2025 Brown Trout 4,999 7.6"
Apr 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,000 8.2"
Apr 4, 2024 Brown Trout 4,699 6.9"
Apr 19, 2023 Brown Trout 4,500 7.4"
Apr 25, 2022 Brown Trout 5,000 6.9"
Apr 25, 2022 Rainbow Trout 1,000 7.6"
Apr 19, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,000 8.2"
Apr 19, 2021 Brown Trout 5,000 6.7"
May 4, 2020 Brown Trout 4,998 7.2"
May 4, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,056 7.6"
Apr 29, 2019 Brown Trout 4,497 7.5"
May 8, 2018 Brown Trout 5,000 7.4"
Apr 19, 2017 Brown Trout 5,200 7.6"
Apr 19, 2017 Rainbow Trout 1,100 7.2"
Apr 21, 2016 Brown Trout 5,000 7.6"
Apr 20, 2015 Brown Trout 5,498 7.4"
Jun 3, 2014 Brown Trout 2,324 7.9"
Jun 3, 2014 Brown Trout 2,500 5.2"
Apr 30, 2013 Brown Trout 2,499 5.0"
Apr 30, 2013 Brown Trout 2,500 7.3"
Apr 30, 2012 Brown Trout 2,500 7.2"
Apr 27, 2011 Brown Trout 2,500 4.2"
Apr 27, 2011 Brown Trout 2,499 7.3"
Apr 7, 2010 Brown Trout 2,500 4.0"
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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 62 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
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Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Brook Trout

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

βš“ McCormick Lake Boat Launches

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🌀 Current McCormick Lake Weather Conditions

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