Mackinac County · lake
Deer Lake
Deer Lake is a lake in Mackinac County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
65°
11 mph
28%
Sat
Drizzle
72°
61°
13 mph
57%
Sun
Overcast
71°
59°
13 mph
52%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lost Lake0.8 mi
- Evans Lake1.2 mi
- Lake Mary1.5 mi
- Thompson Lake3.0 mi
- Mud Lake3.1 mi
- Twin Lakes3.3 mi
- Great Lakes7.1 mi
- Cheboygan River9.5 mistocked May 13, 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.
Deer Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Deer 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 Deer Lake?+
Deer Lake is a lake in Mackinac County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.