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Vaughn Lake

πŸ“ Alcona County, Michigan

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

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Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 16, 2017 Walleye, 9.4 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Vaughn 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 bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike), 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
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 16, 2017
Last: Jun 16, 2017
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
8 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Vaughn Lake Today

Fall fish at Vaughn 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 Vaughn 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 bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Friday Peak season 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 Vaughn Lake

Combined bite activity across all 35 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
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
1 Stocking events
12,690 Fish stocked
1 Species
3424d Since last stock
Walleye 12,690
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Qty / event
Jun '17

πŸ“‹ Vaughn Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 16, 2017 Walleye 12,690 1.5"
Jun 15, 2015 Walleye 9,357 1.5"
Jun 19, 2013 Walleye 17,631 2.1"
Jun 22, 2010 Walleye 15,129 2.0"
Jun 10, 2009 Walleye 10,980 1.5"
Jun 22, 2006 Walleye 20,331 1.8"
Jun 15, 2005 Walleye 10,000 1.7"
Jun 20, 2001 Walleye 20,920 1.8"
Jun 26, 1996 Walleye 26,392 1.9"
Oct 27, 1994 Walleye 2,080 4.4"
Jun 23, 1992 Walleye 8,808 2.0"
Nov 1, 1990 Walleye 4,501 4.1"
Oct 31, 1990 Walleye 5,698 4.1"
Jun 14, 1988 Walleye 9,945 1.7"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 14 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Nov.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Oct Nov
Most Stocked Species
Walleye

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

βš“ Vaughn Lake Boat Launches

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🌀 Current Vaughn Lake Weather Conditions

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