Branch County · lake · 76 acres
Cary Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Cary Lake is a lake in Branch County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 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
84°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
64°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Showers
80°
68°
13 mph
60%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 15.51" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | 4,100 | 16.17" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Island Lake0.7 mi
- Sprong Lake1.0 mi
- Dorsey Lake1.1 mi
- Bassett Lake1.1 mi
- Lime Lake1.7 mi
- Cooks Lake1.9 mi
- Palmitere Lake1.7 mi
- Duncan 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.
Cary Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cary Lake?+
Cary Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Branch County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cary 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 Cary Lake?+
Cary Lake is a lake in Branch County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.