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Big Pine Island Lake

πŸ“ Kent County, Michigan

Big Pine Island Lake is a fishing water in Kent County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

30
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Oct 30, 1989 Walleye, 37 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 Big Pine Island 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, 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
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

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

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Oct 30, 1989
Last: Oct 30, 1989
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 Big Pine Island Lake Today

Fall fish at Big Pine Island 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 Big Pine Island 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, largemouth bass and walleye.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend 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 Big Pine Island 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
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined

πŸ“‹ Big Pine Island Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 30, 1989 Walleye 80 4.5"
Jul 7, 1989 Walleye 240 3.5"
Jun 27, 1989 Walleye 5,000 2.2"
Jun 23, 1989 Walleye 2,272 2.2"
Jun 16, 1989 Walleye 1,800 1.7"
Jun 2, 1988 Walleye 6,000 1.4"
Jun 11, 1987 Walleye 6,000 1.5"
Jul 18, 1985 Walleye 96 4.0"

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 8 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Jul Oct
Most Stocked Species
Walleye

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

βš“ Big Pine Island Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Big Pine Island 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 Kent County boat launches.

Big Pine Island Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 14 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
616-527-3750
Record updated
April 2026
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🌀 Current Big Pine Island Lake Weather Conditions

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