Grand Traverse County · lake · 1,945 acres
Duck Lake
Stocked 7× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Duck Lake is a lake in Grand Traverse County, Michigan — most recently on Apr 20, 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
86°
58°
11 mph
5%
Fri
Rain
86°
67°
9 mph
26%
Sat
Rain
72°
62°
9 mph
61%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 20 | Lake Trout | 13,197 | 14.8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 4,767 | 5.61" | |
| Apr 21 | Lake Trout | 8,596 | 14.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 12 | Walleye | 1,000 | 17.78" | |
| Oct 22 | Walleye | 637 | 20.17" | |
| Oct 15 | Walleye | 124 | 20.65" | |
| Oct 9 | Walleye | 739 | 15.06" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Mud Lake1.0 mi
- Tonawanda Lake1.5 mi
- Mason Creek1.4 mi
- Ellis Lake2.3 mi
- Green Lake1.9 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Bridge Lake1.8 mi
- Tullers Lake2.3 mi
- Saunders Lake3.1 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.
Duck Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Duck Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2024, stocking at Duck Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Duck 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 Duck Lake?+
Duck Lake is a lake in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 20, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.