Crawford County · lake · 6 acres
Bright Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Bright Lake is a lake in Crawford 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
Rain
84°
63°
8 mph
34%
Sat
Rain
68°
61°
8 mph
86%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
57°
11 mph
42%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 720 | 18.84" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 24 | Rainbow Trout | 727 | 20.76" | |
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
- Glory Lake0.2 mi
- Hartwick Lake1.4 mi
- Karen Lake1.5 mi
- East Branch Au Sable River4.5 mi
- Sand Hill Lake3.9 mi
- Simpson Creek5.2 mi
- Shellenbarger Lake5.4 mi
- Camel Lake4.6 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.
Bright Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bright Lake?+
Bright Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Crawford 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 Bright 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 Bright Lake?+
Bright Lake is a lake in Crawford 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.