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Harwood Lake

πŸ“ Cass County, Michigan

Harwood Lake is a fishing water in Cass County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

33
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Mar 31, 2026 Rainbow Trout, 215 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Rainbow Trout 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 Harwood 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 rainbow trout, yellow perch 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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40/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Mar 31, 2026
Last: Mar 31, 2026
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
7 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Harwood Lake Today

Fall fish at Harwood 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 Harwood 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 rainbow trout, yellow perch and golden shiner.

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.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Harwood Lake

Combined bite activity across all 33 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
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
WarmouthNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
10 Stocking events
31,665 Fish stocked
1 Species
216d Since last stock
371d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 31,665
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πŸ“‹ Harwood Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Mar 31, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,200 5.9"
Apr 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,200 6.4"
Apr 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 3,355 6.4"
Apr 4, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,900 6.4"
Apr 11, 2022 Rainbow Trout 3,050 6.9"
Apr 8, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,050 6.1"
Apr 8, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,900 6.7"
Apr 4, 2019 Rainbow Trout 3,355 6.4"
Apr 9, 2018 Rainbow Trout 3,300 5.7"
Apr 17, 2017 Rainbow Trout 3,355 6.2"
Apr 18, 2016 Rainbow Trout 3,049 6.5"
Apr 28, 2015 Rainbow Trout 3,196 6.6"
Apr 8, 2014 Rainbow Trout 3,199 6.2"
Apr 18, 2013 Rainbow Trout 3,100 6.7"
Mar 20, 2012 Rainbow Trout 3,100 6.5"
Apr 12, 2011 Rainbow Trout 3,200 6.2"
Apr 8, 2010 Rainbow Trout 3,196 7.2"
Apr 20, 2009 Rainbow Trout 3,299 6.5"
Apr 8, 2008 Rainbow Trout 3,048 7.2"
Apr 3, 2007 Rainbow Trout 3,298 5.9"
Apr 3, 2006 Rainbow Trout 3,049 6.4"
Apr 13, 2005 Rainbow Trout 3,398 7.1"
Apr 5, 2004 Rainbow Trout 3,397 7.0"
Apr 9, 2003 Rainbow Trout 3,260 5.8"
Apr 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 3,220 5.9"
Showing 25 of 55 stocking records, newest first

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 55 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr Mar May
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout

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

βš“ Harwood Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Harwood 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 Cass County boat launches.

Harwood 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
269-673-4747
Record updated
April 2026
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