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Saubee Lake

πŸ“ Eaton County, Michigan

Saubee Lake is a fishing water in Eaton County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

29
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today F 36/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 15, 2026 Channel Catfish, 170 days ago Keeper size (estimated) May 2029 Next: Channel Catfish Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Saubee 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, channel catfish 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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36/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 15, 2026
Last: May 15, 2026
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
4 species recorded
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Saubee Lake Today

Fall fish at Saubee 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 Saubee 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, channel catfish and golden shiner.

Low estimated pressure today
Weekend

Low pressure. Good conditions for a relaxed day on the water.

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

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Saubee Lake

Combined bite activity across all 29 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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Channel Catfish12"10
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
1 Stocking events
100 Fish stocked
1 Species
171d Since last stock
Channel Catfish 100
Today
Qty / event
May '26

πŸ“‹ Saubee Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 15, 2026 Channel Catfish 100 5.0"
Sep 22, 1986 Redear Sunfish 6,000 1.8"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 2 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Sep May
Most Stocked Species
Redear Sunfish Channel Catfish

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

βš“ Saubee Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Saubee 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 Eaton County boat launches.

Saubee Lake Carry-in only No fee 4 parking
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
269-795-3280
Record updated
April 2026
Full details πŸ—Ί Directions

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🌀 Current Saubee Lake Weather Conditions

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