Branch County · lake · 23 acres
Archer Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Archer Lake is a lake in Branch County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch — most recently on Nov 6, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
84°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
63°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Showers
80°
67°
14 mph
62%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 6 | Walleye | 500 | 17.78" | |
| Apr 11 | Yellow Perch | 500 | 12.7" | |
Angler reports
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All Michigan waters with walleye → · All Michigan waters with yellow perch →
Nearby waters
- Middle Lake0.4 mi
- Lake Bartholomew0.5 mi
- Lake Hanchet1.1 mi
- Fisher Creek1.4 mi
- Loon Lake1.7 mi
- Marble Lake2.0 mistocked Nov 6, 2024
- Wright Lake2.1 mistocked Nov 6, 2024
- Huray Lake2.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Archer Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Archer Lake?+
Archer Lake is stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch in Branch County, Michigan, most recently on Nov 6, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Archer Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Archer Lake?+
Archer Lake is a lake in Branch County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Nov 6, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.