Hillsdale County · lake · 8 acres
Bell Lake
Stocked 6× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Bell Lake is a lake in Hillsdale County, Michigan — most recently on Nov 26, 2024. 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
Mostly clear
83°
59°
9 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
10 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
79°
67°
13 mph
66%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 26 | Hybrid Sunfish | 25 | 12.7" | |
| Nov 26 | Fathead Minnow | 4 | 2.54" | |
| Nov 26 | Walleye | 150 | 16.51" | |
| Nov 26 | Yellow Perch | 400 | 15.24" | |
| Nov 26 | Black Crappie | 200 | 12.7" | |
| Nov 26 | Largemouth Bass | 50 | 12.7" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Pittsford Millpond0.4 mi
- Lake Number Eight0.5 mi
- Lake Number Two1.3 mi
- Lake Number Five1.3 mi
- Lake Number One1.5 mi
- Mud Lake2.8 mi
- Reece Lake2.6 mi
- Bird Lake2.7 mistocked Apr 29, 2025
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.
Bell Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Bell Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Bell Lake peaks in November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bell 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 Bell Lake?+
Bell Lake is a lake in Hillsdale County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Nov 26, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.