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Gilead Lake

📍 Branch County, Michigan

Gilead Lake is a fishing water in Branch County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

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Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked Apr 18, 2005 Rainbow Trout, 21.6 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Gilead 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, rainbow trout and yellow perch), 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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51/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 18, 2005
Last: Apr 18, 2005
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
5 game species present
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Gilead Lake Today

Fall fish at Gilead Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

📊 Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Gilead 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, rainbow trout and yellow perch.

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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📅 Best Time to Fish Gilead Lake

Combined bite activity across all 30 species in this lake.

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📏 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
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined

📋 Gilead Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 18, 2005 Rainbow Trout 6,995 6.9"
Apr 7, 2004 Rainbow Trout 7,000 7.1"
Apr 9, 2003 Rainbow Trout 6,964 5.8"
Apr 3, 2002 Rainbow Trout 7,000 5.9"
Apr 3, 2001 Rainbow Trout 7,000 5.9"
Mar 28, 2000 Rainbow Trout 7,000 5.6"
Apr 5, 1999 Rainbow Trout 6,680 6.8"
Mar 25, 1998 Rainbow Trout 6,950 5.9"
Mar 19, 1997 Rainbow Trout 6,998 6.2"
Apr 8, 1996 Rainbow Trout 7,000 6.4"
Sep 19, 1995 Redear Sunfish 13,000 1.8"
Apr 12, 1995 Rainbow Trout 6,996 5.4"
Apr 11, 1994 Rainbow Trout 6,988 6.5"
Sep 16, 1993 Redear Sunfish 10,000 1.4"
Apr 29, 1993 Rainbow Trout 6,498 6.4"
Apr 8, 1992 Rainbow Trout 6,498 6.7"
Oct 3, 1991 Redear Sunfish 24,300 1.1"
Apr 29, 1991 Rainbow Trout 6,175 7.1"
Mar 22, 1990 Rainbow Trout 4,875 5.9"
Mar 22, 1990 Rainbow Trout 1,625 5.9"
Mar 22, 1989 Rainbow Trout 1,625 6.2"
Mar 22, 1989 Rainbow Trout 4,875 6.2"
Apr 21, 1988 Rainbow Trout 6,500 6.5"
Sep 23, 1986 Redear Sunfish 12,300 1.8"
Jun 12, 1985 Rainbow Trout 6,500 5.4"
Showing 25 of 31 stocking records, newest first

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

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 31 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr Mar Sep
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Redear Sunfish

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

⚓ Gilead Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Gilead Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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