Thumb Lake (Louise Lake) is a fishing water in Charlevoix County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Thumb Lake (Louise 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, largemouth bass and northern pike.
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.
Combined bite activity across all 36 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Splake | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Rock Bass | 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.