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Au Sable Lake

πŸ“ Ogemaw County, Michigan

Au Sable Lake is a fishing water in Ogemaw County, Michigan (Northern Lake Huron management unit).

36
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 27, 2019 Walleye, 7.4 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 Au Sable 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 27, 2019
Last: Jun 27, 2019
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
9 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Au Sable Lake Today

Fall fish at Au Sable 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 Au Sable 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 Au Sable Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Au Sable Lake

Combined bite activity across all 36 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
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
2 Stocking events
57,585 Fish stocked
1 Species
2685d Since last stock
742d Longest gap
Walleye 57,585
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
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2026
Today
Qty / event
Jun '17
Jun '19

πŸ“‹ Au Sable Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 27, 2019 Walleye 32,340 1.3"
Jun 15, 2017 Walleye 25,245 1.5"
Jun 23, 2015 Walleye 31,828 2.1"
Jun 24, 2014 Walleye 40,436 1.4"
Jun 14, 2012 Walleye 26,526 1.9"
Jun 7, 2006 Walleye 18,188 1.6"
Jun 10, 2003 Walleye 20,000 1.4"
Jun 1, 2000 Walleye 10,301 1.6"
Jun 15, 1999 Walleye 20,120 1.8"
Jun 20, 1995 Walleye 28,725 2.1"
Jun 10, 1992 Walleye 12,280 1.5"
Jun 21, 1991 Northern Pike 10,725 3.2"
May 15, 1990 Northern Pike 15,000 3.7"
Jun 14, 1989 Walleye 15,372 1.7"
Jun 7, 1989 Northern Pike 4,562 4.7"
May 13, 1988 Northern Pike 22,500 3.3"
Jun 7, 1986 Northern Pike 1,000 2.3"
May 27, 1985 Northern Pike 2,300 2.8"
Jun 8, 1984 Northern Pike 7,488 4.0"
May 23, 1983 Northern Pike 3,000 2.6"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 20 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Northern Pike

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

βš“ Au Sable Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Au Sable 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 Ogemaw County boat launches.

Au Sable Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 8 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
989-473-2258
Record updated
April 2026
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