Montcalm County · lake · 114 acres
Derby Lake
Derby Lake is a lake in Montcalm 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
Mostly clear
88°
58°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
89°
63°
9 mph
10%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
64°
15 mph
73%
→ 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
- Nelson Lake0.8 mi
- Nevins Lake0.7 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Hardley Lake1.2 mi
- Pickel Lake1.2 mi
- Gray Lake1.1 mi
- Penny Lake1.2 mi
- Twin Lakes1.6 mi
- Grass Lake2.0 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.
Derby Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Derby 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 Derby Lake?+
Derby Lake is a lake in Montcalm County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.