Hillsdale County · lake · 36 acres
Carpenter Lake
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Carpenter Lake is a lake in Hillsdale County, Michigan, stocked with Yellow Perch — most recently on May 3, 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
84°
57°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
9 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
81°
67°
14 mph
64%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 3 | Yellow Perch | 500 | 12.7" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Hemlock Lake0.5 mistocked May 3, 2026
- Long Lake1.4 mi
- Duck Lake1.9 mi
- Round Lake1.5 mi
- Mud Lake2.3 mi
- Berry Lake2.7 mi
- Allen Lake2.8 mi
- Loon Lake2.9 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.
Carpenter Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Carpenter Lake?+
Carpenter Lake is stocked with Yellow Perch in Hillsdale County, Michigan, most recently on May 3, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Carpenter 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 Carpenter Lake?+
Carpenter Lake is a lake in Hillsdale County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 3, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.