Otsego County · lake · 73 acres
Big Chub Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Big Chub Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 16, 2026. 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
Overcast
82°
64°
8 mph
30%
Sat
Rain
69°
62°
7 mph
87%
Sun
Fog
75°
56°
13 mph
59%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 18.84" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 22 | Rainbow Trout | 5,194 | 20.78" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Linton Lake0.3 mi
- Bridge Lake0.6 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Bass Lake0.8 mi
- Belmore Lake0.7 mi
- Chub Lakes0.7 mi
- Island Lake1.0 mi
- Viking Lake0.9 mi
- Opal Lake1.9 mistocked Jun 10, 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.
Big Chub Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Chub Lake?+
Big Chub Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Otsego County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Big Chub 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 Chub Lake?+
Big Chub Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.