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Dixon Lake

πŸ“ Otsego County, Michigan

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

37
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 10, 2025 Walleye, 1.4 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 Dixon 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 black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass), 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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44/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 10, 2025
Last: Jun 10, 2025
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
10 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Dixon Lake Today

Fall fish at Dixon 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 Dixon 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 black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass.

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 Dixon Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Dixon 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
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
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
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
4 Stocking events
29,248 Fish stocked
1 Species
509d Since last stock
1101d Longest gap
Walleye 29,248
2019
2020
2021
2022
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2026
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πŸ“‹ Dixon Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 10, 2025 Walleye 4,580 1.5"
Jun 7, 2023 Walleye 4,950 1.3"
Jun 17, 2021 Walleye 5,000 1.5"
Jun 12, 2018 Walleye 14,718 1.2"
Jun 16, 2016 Walleye 5,613 1.3"
Jun 16, 2014 Walleye 5,000 1.6"
Jun 4, 2012 Walleye 5,000 1.5"
Jun 22, 2010 Walleye 16,963 2.0"
Jun 25, 2009 Walleye 8,120 1.6"
Jul 9, 2008 Walleye 6,634 2.0"
Jul 8, 2008 Walleye 6,392 2.1"
Jun 14, 2005 Walleye 6,000 1.5"
Jun 19, 2003 Walleye 4,000 1.6"
Jun 6, 2003 Walleye 5,000 1.1"
Jun 13, 2000 Walleye 5,000 1.5"
May 25, 1998 Walleye 8,500 1.2"
Jun 24, 1997 Walleye 8,450 1.7"
Jun 21, 1994 Walleye 25,200 1.9"
Jun 23, 1993 Walleye 32,352 1.6"
Jul 1, 1992 Walleye 2,100 5.0"
Jun 1, 1991 Walleye 8,000 1.6"
Sep 25, 1990 Muskellunge 400 9.7"
Oct 6, 1988 Muskellunge 300 9.5"
Oct 13, 1986 Muskellunge 300 7.6"
Jun 19, 1986 Walleye 8,000 1.4"
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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 31 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Jul Aug
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge

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

βš“ Dixon Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Dixon 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 Otsego County boat launches.

Dixon Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 7 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
989-732-5485
Record updated
September 2026
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