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Baw Beese Lake

πŸ“ Hillsdale County, Michigan

Baw Beese Lake is a fishing water in Hillsdale County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

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Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked Oct 11, 1995 Redear Sunfish, 31.1 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Baw Beese 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 black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass), 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
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Oct 11, 1995
Last: Oct 11, 1995
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
9 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Baw Beese Lake Today

Fall fish at Baw Beese 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 Baw Beese 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 black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Friday Peak season 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 Baw Beese 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
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined

πŸ“‹ Baw Beese Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 11, 1995 Redear Sunfish 43,950 2.0"
Sep 14, 1993 Redear Sunfish 10,500 1.0"
Sep 13, 1993 Redear Sunfish 8,000 1.0"
Sep 10, 1993 Redear Sunfish 11,700 1.8"
Oct 3, 1991 Redear Sunfish 97,700 1.1"
Oct 4, 1986 Walleye 500 3.5"
Jun 12, 1986 Walleye 17,248 1.9"
Jun 23, 1983 Walleye 13,000 β€”
Jun 18, 1982 Walleye 8,400 β€”
Aug 18, 1980 Muskellunge 900 7.4"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 10 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Sep Oct
Most Stocked Species
Redear Sunfish Walleye Muskellunge

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

βš“ Baw Beese Lake Boat Launches

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🌀 Current Baw Beese Lake Weather Conditions

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