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Lower Herring Lake

πŸ“ Benzie County, Michigan

Lower Herring Lake is a fishing water in Benzie County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

30
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 47/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 25, 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 Lower Herring 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 smallmouth bass, walleye and golden shiner), 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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47/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 25, 2025
Last: Jun 25, 2025
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
3 species recorded
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lower Herring Lake Today

Fall fish at Lower Herring 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 Lower Herring 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 smallmouth bass, walleye and golden shiner.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

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

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Lower Herring Lake

Combined bite activity across all 30 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
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
3 Stocking events
56,910 Fish stocked
1 Species
494d Since last stock
1485d Longest gap
Walleye 56,910
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Today
Qty / event
May '18
Jun '22
Jun '25

πŸ“‹ Lower Herring Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 25, 2025 Walleye 24,752 1.6"
Jun 24, 2022 Walleye 16,168 1.8"
May 31, 2018 Walleye 15,990 1.5"
Jun 3, 2015 Walleye 16,138 1.5"
Jun 12, 2012 Walleye 22,428 1.5"
Jun 25, 2008 Walleye 25,066 1.9"
Jun 8, 2005 Walleye 20,539 1.3"
Jun 13, 2002 Walleye 18,848 1.5"
Jun 11, 1999 Walleye 16,095 1.6"
Oct 31, 1998 Walleye 1,000 7.0"
Jul 6, 1996 Walleye 18,005 1.5"
Sep 24, 1993 Walleye 1,181 3.8"
Jul 9, 1993 Walleye 1,989 2.0"
Jul 8, 1993 Walleye 2,038 2.0"
Jun 30, 1993 Walleye 7,784 1.7"
Jul 10, 1992 Walleye 2,964 2.0"
Jul 6, 1992 Walleye 1,219 2.0"
Jun 21, 1991 Walleye 3,868 1.7"
Jul 17, 1990 Walleye 7,507 2.2"
Jul 2, 1990 Walleye 3,501 1.7"

* 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 Jul May
Most Stocked Species
Walleye

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

βš“ Lower Herring Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Lower Herring 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 Benzie County boat launches.

Lower Herring Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 6 parking
Amenities
Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
231-723-7422
Record updated
April 2026
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