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Big Lake

πŸ“ Allegan County, Michigan

Big Lake is a fishing water in Allegan County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

34
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 9, 2026 Walleye, 144 days 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 Big Lake (Allegan County) 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, largemouth bass and muskellunge), 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
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 9, 2026
Last: Jun 9, 2026
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 Big Lake (Allegan County) Today

Fall fish at Big Lake (Allegan County) 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 Big Lake (Allegan County) 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, largemouth bass and muskellunge.

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 Big Lake

Combined bite activity across all 34 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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Walleye15"5
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
WarmouthNone25 sunfish combined
Hybrid SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
19 Stocking events
651,597 Fish stocked
3 Species
145d Since last stock
616d Longest gap
Walleye 650,747
Black Crappie 600
Hybrid Sunfish 250
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πŸ“‹ Big Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 9, 2026 Walleye 19,056 1.4"
Oct 27, 2025 Walleye 400 6.0"
Jun 5, 2025 Walleye 15,287 1.5"
Jun 12, 2024 Walleye 13,429 1.4"
Jun 12, 2024 Walleye 1,000 1.2"
Oct 24, 2023 Walleye 250 6.0"
Jun 27, 2023 Walleye 11,650 1.4"
Jun 14, 2023 Walleye 10,865 1.4"
Jun 15, 2022 Walleye 19,840 1.3"
Jun 23, 2021 Walleye 10,200 1.6"
Oct 16, 2019 Walleye 600 6.5"
Jun 21, 2019 Walleye 16,053 1.3"
Oct 12, 2018 Walleye 600 6.5"
Oct 12, 2018 Black Crappie 600 5.0"
Oct 12, 2018 Hybrid Sunfish 250 3.0"
Jun 28, 2018 Walleye 4,814 2.3"
Jun 13, 2018 Walleye 5,913 2.3"
Jun 4, 2018 Walleye 500,000 0.4"
Jun 16, 2017 Walleye 20,790 1.5"
Jun 1, 2016 Walleye 22,979 1.2"
Jun 15, 2015 Walleye 11,646 1.5"
Jun 11, 2014 Walleye 16,313 1.0"
Jun 19, 2013 Walleye 14,000 1.6"
Jun 6, 2012 Walleye 10,088 1.9"
Jun 15, 2011 Walleye 17,236 1.1"
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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 66 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Oct Sep
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Muskellunge Hybrid Sunfish

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

βš“ Big Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Big 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 Allegan County boat launches.

Big Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 12 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
269-673-4747
Record updated
April 2026
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