Small, very clear Grand Traverse County lake. Outstanding smallmouth bass and rainbow trout. Near Traverse City.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Arbutus 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 smallmouth bass, brook trout and northern pike.
Low pressure. Good conditions for a relaxed day on the water.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 41 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Brook Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Splake | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Lake Herring | None | 5 inland (with whitefish) |
| Rock Bass | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.