Chippewa County · lake · 830 acres
Caribou Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Caribou Lake is a lake in Chippewa County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jul 2, 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
Partly cloudy
81°
59°
10 mph
1%
Fri
Fog
84°
66°
8 mph
30%
Sat
Rain
73°
58°
12 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 2 | Walleye | 29,950 | 3.8" | |
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 23,067 | 3.56" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 19 | Walleye | 55,970 | 4.06" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Bear Lake1.2 mi
- Cranberry Lake1.4 mi
- Brown Lake1.3 mi
- Hartley Lake3.0 mi
- Carlton Lake3.7 mi
- Albany Creek4.4 mi
- Ziegler Lake4.9 mi
- Saint Marys River5.3 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
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.
Caribou Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Caribou Lake?+
Caribou Lake is stocked with Walleye in Chippewa County, Michigan, most recently on Jul 2, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Caribou 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 Caribou Lake?+
Caribou Lake is a lake in Chippewa County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jul 2, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.