Fishing in
Hillsdale County
Hillsdale County, Michigan has 119 named fishable waters, 5 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
96 waters
Waters in Hillsdale County
- Bell Lakelake6× stocked
- Hemlock Lakelake5× stocked
- Lake Le Annlake4× stocked
- Bird Lakelake1× stocked
- Carpenter Lakelake1× stocked
- Baw Beese Lakelake431 ac
- Long Lakelake213 ac
- Lake Somersetlake172 ac
- Lombard Lakelake134 ac
- Cub Lakelake123 ac
- Bear Lakelake105 ac
- Lake Wilsonlake97 ac
- South Sand Lakelake85 ac
- Round Lakelake78 ac
- Boot Lakelake71 ac
- Pleasant Lakelake68 ac
- Bankers Lakelake68 ac
- Middle Sand Lakelake68 ac
- Lake Adamslake64 ac
- Mead Lakelake60 ac
- North Sand Lakelake58 ac
- Rebeck Lakelake51 ac
- Mallory Lakelake48 ac
- Fourth Lakelake47 ac
- Willet Lakelake46 ac
- Loon Lakelake40 ac
- Duck Lakelake36 ac
- Cambria Millpondreservoir36 ac
- Winona Lakelake35 ac
- Cobb Lakelake34 ac
89 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Yellow Perch2 waters
- Black Crappie1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
- Walleye1 waters
Latest stockings
- Carpenter LakeYellow PerchMay 3, 2026
- Hemlock LakeYellow PerchMay 3, 2026
- Hemlock LakeBrook TroutApr 27, 2026
- Hemlock LakeRainbow TroutMar 31, 2026
- Lake Le AnnWalleyeNov 19, 2025
- Lake Le AnnYellow PerchNov 19, 2025
- Hemlock LakeBrook TroutApr 30, 2025
- Bird LakeRainbow TroutApr 29, 2025
- Hemlock LakeRainbow TroutApr 7, 2025
- Lake Le AnnWalleyeNov 26, 2024
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Hillsdale County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Hillsdale County, Michigan?+
Hillsdale County has 119 named fishable waters, 5 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Hillsdale County?+
Waters in Hillsdale County hold yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout and walleye. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Hillsdale County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.