Southeast Michigan lake with good largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie populations. Quiet and not overly pressured.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Ore 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 largemouth bass, bluegill and muskellunge.
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.
Combined bite activity across all 43 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Channel Catfish | 12" | 10 |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Green Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Pumpkinseed | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.