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Woodard Lake

πŸ“ Ionia County, Michigan

Woodard Lake is a fishing water in Ionia County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

30
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Nov 6, 2024 Walleye, 2 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye 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 Woodard 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, largemouth bass and walleye), 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
Monday, November 2, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Nov 6, 2024
Last: Nov 6, 2024
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
5 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Woodard Lake Today

Fall fish at Woodard 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 Woodard 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 walleye.

Very Low estimated pressure today
Popular stocking lake

Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.

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

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Woodard Lake

Combined bite activity across all 30 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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
4 Stocking events
816 Fish stocked
1 Species
726d Since last stock
1466d Longest gap
Walleye 816
2018
2019
2020
2021
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2026
Today
Qty / event
Oct '17
Oct '21
Oct '24
Nov '24

πŸ“‹ Woodard Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Nov 6, 2024 Walleye 55 8.3"
Oct 23, 2024 Walleye 180 8.0"
Oct 11, 2021 Walleye 290 8.1"
Oct 6, 2017 Walleye 291 5.7"
Jun 14, 2005 Walleye 7,837 1.1"
May 28, 2003 Walleye 7,246 1.0"
Jun 7, 2000 Walleye 7,070 1.1"
Jun 2, 1998 Walleye 7,019 1.3"
Jun 6, 1996 Walleye 9,326 1.3"
Jun 6, 1995 Walleye 8,952 1.5"
Jun 2, 1994 Walleye 8,368 1.2"
Aug 21, 1990 Walleye 1,134 4.8"
Jun 23, 1987 Walleye 1,500 2.7"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 13 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Oct Nov
Most Stocked Species
Walleye

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

βš“ Woodard Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Woodard 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 Ionia County boat launches.

Woodard Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 8 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
616-527-3750
Record updated
April 2026
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