Branch County · lake · 22 acres
First Lake
First Lake is a lake in Branch 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
87°
60°
9 mph
6%
Sat
Showers
79°
67°
14 mph
63%
Sun
Showers
67°
62°
17 mph
62%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Marble Lake1.8 mistocked Nov 6, 2024
- Fisher Creek2.8 mi
- Middle Lake3.3 mi
- Lake Hanchet3.7 mi
- Archer Lake3.8 mistocked Nov 6, 2025
- Huray Lake4.2 mi
- Lake Bartholomew4.3 mi
- Beckwith Lake4.4 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.
First Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish First 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 First Lake?+
First Lake is a lake in Branch County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.