Oscoda County · lake · 5 acres
Crater Lake
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Crater Lake is a lake in Oscoda County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 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
Overcast
82°
58°
7 mph
13%
Fri
Rain
83°
66°
12 mph
33%
Sat
Rain
70°
62°
10 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 18.4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Loon Lake0.5 mistocked Jun 23, 2026
- Twin Lake0.7 mi
- Briggs Lake0.7 mi
- Island Lake0.9 mi
- North Twin Lake1.0 mi
- Shaw Lake1.0 mi
- Hidden Lake1.0 mi
- Abbott Lake1.2 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.
Crater Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Crater Lake?+
Crater Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Oscoda County, Michigan, most recently on May 1, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Crater 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 Crater Lake?+
Crater Lake is a lake in Oscoda County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.