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Magician Lake

πŸ“ Cass County, Michigan

Cass County lake in the Chain-O-Lakes area. Trophy largemouth bass and good walleye. Part of a connected chain of lakes.

755
Acres
38 ft
Max depth
49
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today C 49/100 Average conditions Last stocked Oct 28, 2025 Walleye, 1 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 Magician 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 flathead catfish, largemouth bass and black crappie), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C
49/100
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Oct 28, 2025
Last: Oct 28, 2025
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
19 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
755 acres: mid-size lake
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Magician Lake Today

Fall fish at Magician 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 Magician 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 flathead catfish, largemouth bass and black crappie.

Very Low estimated pressure today
Popular stocking lake

Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Magician Lake

Flathead Catfish Good
Pylodictis olivaris
Largemouth Bass Excellent
Micropterus salmoides
Black Crappie Good
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Good
Lepomis macrochirus
Walleye Good
Sander vitreus
White Crappie Good
Pomoxis annularis
Yellow Perch Good
Perca flavescens
Northern Pike Fair
Esox lucius
Gizzard Shad Good
Dorosoma cepedianum
Golden Shiner Good
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Orangespotted Sunfish Good
Lepomis humilis
Redear Sunfish Good
Lepomis microlophus
Warmouth Good
Lepomis gulosus
Bowfin Good
Amia calva
Brown Bullhead Good
Ameiurus nebulosus
Green Sunfish Good
Lepomis cyanellus
Pumpkinseed Good
Lepomis gibbosus
Grass Pickerel Fair
Esox americanus vermiculatus
Yellow Bullhead Fair
Ameiurus natalis
Bigmouth Buffalo Good
Ictiobus cyprinellus
Black Buffalo Good
Ictiobus niger
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
Pirate Perch Good
Aphredoderus sayanus
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 Magician Lake

Combined bite activity across all 49 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
Flathead Catfish15"5
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Walleye15"5
White CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
Yellow PerchNone25
Northern Pike24"2
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
WarmouthNone25 sunfish combined
Green SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
PumpkinseedNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
4 Stocking events
31,976 Fish stocked
1 Species
371d Since last stock
1119d Longest gap
Walleye 31,976
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Today
Qty / event
Jun '17
Oct '19
Oct '22
Oct '25

πŸ“‹ Magician Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 28, 2025 Walleye 2,773 5.2"
Oct 5, 2022 Walleye 2,164 6.3"
Oct 9, 2019 Walleye 2,000 5.0"
Jun 1, 2017 Walleye 25,039 1.1"
May 27, 2015 Walleye 31,202 1.4"
May 29, 2013 Walleye 27,373 1.6"
Jun 8, 2011 Walleye 21,377 1.3"
Nov 1, 2006 Walleye 293 16.3"
Jun 1, 2004 Walleye 21,630 1.3"
Jun 5, 2002 Walleye 22,668 0.9"
Jun 5, 2000 Walleye 36,913 1.0"
May 18, 1998 Walleye 28,098 1.1"
Jun 12, 1996 Walleye 26,472 1.5"
Jun 10, 1993 Walleye 22,056 1.5"
Jun 17, 1991 Walleye 21,450 1.7"
Jun 20, 1989 Walleye 8,532 1.7"
Jun 21, 1987 Walleye 8,652 1.9"
Jun 18, 1986 Walleye 8,806 1.9"
Jun 6, 1985 Walleye 8,725 0.7"
Jun 29, 1984 Walleye 10,000 1.8"
Jul 26, 1983 Walleye 3,500 β€”
Oct 29, 1982 Walleye 4,500 β€”
Apr 29, 1982 Walleye 1,000,000 0.3"
Apr 17, 1981 Walleye 1,000,000 0.3"
May 2, 1979 Walleye 1,000,000 0.3"

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 25 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Oct
Most Stocked Species
Walleye

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

βš“ Magician Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Magician 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 Cass County boat launches.

Magician Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 10 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
269-673-4747
Record updated
April 2026
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