How many lakes are in Michigan?

Michigan has over 2,019 documented lakes, ponds, and water bodies in our database. Combined with four of the five Great Lakes and over 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, Michigan offers more freshwater fishing access than virtually anywhere else in the country.

Which Michigan lake has the most DNR stocking history?

Lake Michigan in Allegan County leads with 2,696 recorded stocking events in the DNR database. Lakes with long stocking histories are generally excellent targets for trout, salmon, and walleye.

What fish are stocked in Michigan lakes?

The Michigan DNR stocks over a dozen species in inland lakes — primarily rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, chinook salmon, coho salmon, walleye, and muskellunge. Each lake page on this site shows its full stocking history by species and year.

How do I find a good fishing lake in Michigan?

Use the search and filters above to narrow by county, fish species, or lake name. Lake cards show stocking event counts, species present, and boat launch availability. Sorting by stocking count surfaces the most actively managed fisheries.

Are Michigan lake stocking records public information?

Yes. The Michigan DNR publishes fish stocking records as public data. This site aggregates that data and makes it searchable by lake, county, species, and year. Historical records are available to all visitors.

Do I need a boat to fish Michigan lakes?

Not always. Many Michigan lakes have public shore fishing access, county parks, and DNR boating access sites with bank fishing areas. Each lake page lists available boat launches, including carry-in access points suitable for kayaks and canoes.

Search Michigan Fishing Lakes — DNR Stocking Records, Species & Boat Launches

Spring Mill Pond

Livingston

Blackstripe Topminnow Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside Brown Trout +26 more

Spring Mill Pond is a fishing water in Livingston County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

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Ore Lake

Livingston 233 ac 52ft

Blackstripe Topminnow Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Bowfin +39 more

Southeast Michigan lake with good largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie populations. Quiet and not overly pressured.

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Lake Chemung

Livingston

Black Crappie Blackstripe Topminnow Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow +29 more

Lake Chemung is a fishing water in Livingston County, Michigan (Southern Lake Huron management unit).

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Bennett Lake

Livingston

Black Crappie Blackstripe Topminnow Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow +29 more

Bennett Lake is a fishing water in Livingston County, Michigan (Southern Lake Huron management unit).

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Whitmore Lake

Livingston

Blackstripe Topminnow Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside +28 more

Whitmore Lake is a fishing water in Livingston County, Michigan (Lake Erie management unit).

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Thompson Lake

Livingston

Black Crappie Blackstripe Topminnow Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow +28 more

Thompson Lake is a fishing water in Livingston County, Michigan (Southern Lake Huron management unit).

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Baseline Lake

Livingston 377 ac 28ft

Blackstripe Topminnow Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow Brook Silverside +29 more

Small but productive Livingston County lake. Good largemouth bass and panfish. Part of the Huron River chain.

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Hoisington Lake

Livingston

Black Crappie Blackstripe Topminnow Bluegill Bluntnose Minnow +27 more

Hoisington Lake is a fishing water in Livingston County, Michigan (Southern Lake Huron management unit).

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