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Gilletts Lake

πŸ“ Jackson County, Michigan

Gilletts Lake is a fishing water in Jackson County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

32
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 15, 2018 Channel Catfish, 8.4 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Gilletts 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 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.

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40/100
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 15, 2018
Last: Jun 15, 2018
🌘 Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
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 Gilletts Lake Today

Fall fish at Gilletts 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 Gilletts 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 largemouth bass.

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 Gilletts Lake

Combined bite activity across all 32 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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Northern Pike24"2
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
1 Stocking events
7,107 Fish stocked
1 Species
3063d Since last stock
Channel Catfish 7,107
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Today
Qty / event
Jun '18

πŸ“‹ Gilletts Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 15, 2018 Channel Catfish 7,107 4.4"
Oct 12, 2016 Channel Catfish 3,498 8.7"
Jun 29, 2016 Channel Catfish 6,369 5.4"
Jul 15, 2015 Channel Catfish 7,100 5.6"
Jun 10, 2014 Channel Catfish 6,856 4.0"
Sep 25, 2012 Channel Catfish 7,056 8.5"
Sep 29, 2011 Channel Catfish 7,030 8.2"
Sep 21, 2010 Channel Catfish 7,015 7.8"
Sep 23, 2009 Channel Catfish 7,257 7.0"
Sep 28, 2006 Channel Catfish 9,825 10.2"
Oct 5, 2005 Channel Catfish 3,863 9.6"
Sep 21, 2005 Channel Catfish 6,579 9.3"
Oct 15, 2004 Channel Catfish 10,333 9.5"
Oct 6, 2004 Channel Catfish 3,509 3.7"
Sep 24, 2002 Channel Catfish 11,403 8.6"
Oct 2, 2001 Channel Catfish 10,800 9.2"
Oct 10, 2000 Channel Catfish 3,004 8.8"
Oct 5, 1999 Channel Catfish 5,990 9.7"
Oct 8, 1997 Channel Catfish 3,500 7.6"
Oct 2, 1996 Channel Catfish 8,786 8.8"
Sep 29, 1995 Channel Catfish 5,000 8.0"
Sep 3, 1992 Redear Sunfish 25,400 1.3"
Nov 2, 1991 Channel Catfish 12,000 3.5"
Aug 20, 1991 Redear Sunfish 17,472 1.8"
May 19, 1989 Channel Catfish 2,000 3.4"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 34 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Sep Oct May
Most Stocked Species
Channel Catfish Redear Sunfish Northern Pike

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

βš“ Gilletts Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Gilletts 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 Jackson County boat launches.

Gilletts Lake Paved ramp Fee required 2 trailer lanes 22 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
517-780-7866
Record updated
April 2026
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