Otsego County · lake · 256 acres
Big Bradford Lake
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Big Bradford Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 10, 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
Rain
84°
63°
8 mph
27%
Sat
Rain
68°
62°
7 mph
87%
Sun
Fog
76°
57°
13 mph
51%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 9,317 | 3.81" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Horseshoe Lake0.9 mi
- Little Bradford Lake0.9 mi
- Lake Marjory0.7 mi
- Blue Gill Lake1.3 mi
- Beaver Lake1.5 mi
- Heart Lake2.0 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Hatch Lake2.3 mi
- Dodge Lake2.7 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.
Big Bradford Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Bradford Lake?+
Big Bradford Lake is stocked with Walleye in Otsego County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 10, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Big Bradford 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 Big Bradford Lake?+
Big Bradford Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 10, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.