Newaygo County · lake · 285 acres
Brooks Lake
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Brooks Lake is a lake in Newaygo County, Michigan, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jun 24, 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
Drizzle
87°
62°
9 mph
22%
Sat
Rain
74°
64°
12 mph
72%
Sun
Overcast
75°
62°
12 mph
46%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 24 | Channel Catfish | 7,371 | 14.6" | |
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
- Hess Lake1.2 mi
- Butterfield Lake1.4 mi
- Bigelow Creek1.9 mi
- June Lake1.8 mi
- Cold Creek3.6 mi
- Penoyer Creek3.0 mi
- Brooks Creek3.2 mi
- Abeys 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.
Brooks Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Brooks Lake?+
Brooks Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Newaygo County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 24, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Brooks 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 Brooks Lake?+
Brooks Lake is a lake in Newaygo County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 24, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.