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Lake Cadillac

πŸ“ Wexford County, Michigan

Connected to Lake Mitchell via canal. Good walleye, northern pike, and perch. Right next to downtown Cadillac.

1,141
Acres
21 ft
Max depth
46
Fish species
0
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today C+ 63/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 26, 2026 Walleye, 127 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 0 boat launches Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Lake Cadillac 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 atlantic salmon, largemouth bass and black crappie), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C+
63/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 26, 2026
Last: Jun 26, 2026
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
17 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
1,141 acres: large lake
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lake Cadillac Today

Fall fish at Lake Cadillac 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 Lake Cadillac 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 atlantic salmon, largemouth bass and black crappie.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

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

🐟 Fish Species in Lake Cadillac

Atlantic Salmon Good
Salmo salar
Largemouth Bass Excellent
Micropterus salmoides
Black Crappie Good
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Good
Lepomis macrochirus
Walleye Good
Sander vitreus
White Crappie Good
Pomoxis annularis
Yellow Perch Good
Perca flavescens
Northern Pike Fair
Esox lucius
Gizzard Shad Good
Dorosoma cepedianum
Golden Shiner Good
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Bowfin Good
Amia calva
Brown Bullhead Good
Ameiurus nebulosus
Common Carp Good
Cyprinus carpio
Green Sunfish Good
Lepomis cyanellus
Longnose Gar Good
Lepisosteus osseus
Pumpkinseed Good
Lepomis gibbosus
White Bass Good
Morone chrysops
Bluntnose Minnow Good
Pimephales notatus
Brook Silverside Good
Labidesthes sicculus
Brook Stickleback Good
Culaea inconstans
Central Mudminnow Good
Umbra limi
Common Shiner Good
Luxilus cornutus
Emerald Shiner Good
Notropis atherinoides
Fathead Minnow Good
Pimephales promelas
Finescale Dace Good
Phoxinus neogaeus
Golden Redhorse Good
Moxostoma erythrurum
Goldfish Good
Carassius auratus
Lake Chub Good
Couesius plumbeus
Least Darter Good
Etheostoma microperca
Longnose Sucker Good
Catostomus catostomus
Mimic Shiner Good
Notropis volucellus
Mottled Sculpin Good
Cottus bairdii
Ninespine Stickleback Good
Pungitius pungitius
Northern Pearl Dace Good
Margariscus nachtriebi
Northern Redbelly Dace Good
Phoxinus eos
Quillback Good
Carpiodes cyprinus
Sand Shiner Good
Notropis stramineus
Shorthead Redhorse Good
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Silver Redhorse Good
Moxostoma anisurum
Slimy Sculpin Good
Cottus cognatus
Spotfin Shiner Good
Cyprinella spiloptera
Spottail Shiner Good
Notropis hudsonius
Threespine Stickleback Good
Gasterosteus aculeatus
Trout-Perch Good
Percopsis omiscomaycus
Western Banded Killifish Good
Fundulus diaphanus
White Sucker Good
Catostomus commersonii
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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Lake Cadillac

Combined bite activity across all 46 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
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Walleye15"5
White CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
Yellow PerchNone25
Northern Pike24"2
Green SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
PumpkinseedNone25 sunfish combined
White BassNone10 inland / 25 Great Lakes
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
8 Stocking events
464,494 Fish stocked
1 Species
127d Since last stock
1468d Longest gap
Walleye 464,494
2019
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2021
2022
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2026
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πŸ“‹ Lake Cadillac Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 26, 2026 Walleye 65,155 2.0"
Jun 20, 2024 Walleye 72,065 1.6"
May 1, 2024 Walleye 2,000 7.5"
Apr 26, 2024 Walleye 200,000 0.0"
May 5, 2023 Walleye 2,200 7.0"
Jun 8, 2022 Walleye 52,699 1.0"
Jun 1, 2018 Walleye 29,000 1.5"
May 31, 2018 Walleye 41,375 1.5"
Jun 22, 2016 Walleye 30,222 2.0"
Jun 3, 2016 Walleye 29,635 1.5"
Jun 25, 2014 Walleye 105,151 2.3"
Jun 19, 2014 Walleye 1,087 1.4"
Jun 17, 2014 Walleye 17,561 1.4"
Jun 14, 2012 Walleye 12,148 1.5"
May 31, 2012 Walleye 59,686 1.6"
Jun 30, 2011 Walleye 14,867 1.8"
Oct 17, 2008 Walleye 5,807 3.6"
Oct 15, 2008 Walleye 9,620 3.6"
Oct 14, 2008 Walleye 13,156 3.6"
Nov 21, 2006 Walleye 15,839 4.0"
Nov 1, 2006 Walleye 577 3.6"
May 2, 2006 Walleye 2,300,000 0.1"
Jun 11, 2004 Walleye 4,498 1.2"
Jun 10, 2004 Walleye 52,044 1.2"
Jun 10, 2004 Walleye 11,007 1.1"
Showing 25 of 30 stocking records, newest first

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

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 30 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Oct
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Bluegill Pumpkinseed

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

βš“ Lake Cadillac Boat Launches

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🌀 Current Lake Cadillac Weather Conditions

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